Kalimotxo
Red wine and cola, half and half. A Basque party staple.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 6% ABV
Ingredients
- 90 ml Dry red wine
- 90 ml Cola
- Lemon wedge (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 90 ml dry red wine into the glass
- Top with 90 ml cola
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Kalimotxo
The Kalimotxo, red wine and cola, comes from the Basque Country in Spain. The common story says it was invented at a festival in Algorta in 1972, when the wine had gone bad and the organisers mixed it with cola to save it.
The wine family. Mixing wine with fruit, sugar and water is far older than the cocktail. Spanish sangria, the French Kir and the wine cups of Victorian England were all made to lighten wine and share it. These drinks are lower in alcohol and made for long afternoons.
Kalimotxo FAQ
What's in a Kalimotxo?
90 ml dry red wine, 90 ml cola, garnished with lemon wedge.
How strong is a Kalimotxo?
About 6% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Kalimotxo?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Kalimotxo in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
