Rebujito
Fino sherry and lemonade. Seville's festival drink.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 5% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Dry sherry (fino)
- 120 ml Lemonade (lemon-lime soda)
- Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 60 ml dry sherry (fino) into the glass
- Top with 120 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda)
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Rebujito
The Rebujito is the drink of the Seville April Fair and other Andalusian festivals. Fino or manzanilla sherry is mixed with lemon-lime soda and mint.
The highball family. A highball is a spirit topped with a larger amount of mixer and served tall over ice. The style spread in the 1890s, when Scotch and soda became fashionable, and where the name came from is still debated. Highballs are the easiest drinks to make well: a cold glass, plenty of ice and a fresh mixer.
Rebujito FAQ
What's in a Rebujito?
60 ml dry sherry (fino), 120 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda), garnished with mint sprig.
How strong is a Rebujito?
About 5% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 0.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Rebujito?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Rebujito in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
