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Tinto de Verano / Red of Summer
Tinto de Verano is a light and refreshing Spanish summer drink made with red wine and lemon-lime soda. Its simple yet balanced composition makes it one of the most popular Mediterranean cocktails for cooling off on hot days.
Tinto de Verano is a drink that originated especially in the southern regions of Spain and is very popular during the summer months. The name means "red of summer" in Spanish. This drink is usually prepared to cool down on hot Mediterranean days and has a very simple recipe.
The cocktail originated in the city of Córdoba in the 1920s. Legend has it that a bartender at a local bar mixed red wine with lemon-lime soda to make a fresher drink, which quickly became popular among locals.
“Sometimes the best moment of summer is hidden in a cool sip.”
Tinto de Verano is often confused with Sangria, but the two drinks are quite different. Sangria is a complex drink with more fruit and liqueurs. Tinto de Verano is a simple and quick summer cocktail. This simplicity has made it one of the most popular everyday drinks in Spain.