Tinto de verano
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| Type: | Wine cocktail |
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| Served: | "On the rocks"; poured over ice |
| Standard garnish: | lemon slice |
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| Preparation: | Mix together and serve well chilled. |
- For the hill in Scotland, see Tinto.
Tinto de Verano or Tinto de Casera is a refreshing wine-based drink similar to sangria which is very popular in Spain. It is simpler than sangria, usually made up of 1 part red wine and 1 part La Casera - a soda similar to Sprite, but less sweet. (Casera can be replicated using a mixture of Sprite and Seltzer). It is served over ice, sometimes with a slice of lemon.
The name is Spanish and translates as red wine of summer. As the name suggests it is commonly drunk in summer. It is very refreshing, and is commonly served in beachside chiringuitos. It is also often home-made, or occasionally bought ready-bottled from supermarkets. In the Costa del Sol it is common for locals to drink tinto de verano while tourists drink sangria.
