Spanish-Style Tinto de Verano (Pitcher Option)
This Spanish Tinto de Verano is a classic summer cocktail made with a younger red wine, lemon soda, and a slice of lemon. It’s an easy drink to mix up as a single serving or in a pitcher for a group, with just 5 ingredients. Add a splash of Vermouth for a layer of aromatic complexity if you’d like!
This fizzy, fruity Spanish cocktail recipe is one of my favorite takeaways from my recent trip to Spain.
The combination of fruity red wine with the citrusy sweet soda makes for a super refreshing and light drink, that’s especially great for sharing!
We love making a pitcher of Tinto de Verano to share with friends, served with some small tapas-style bites (like Marinated Olives, Patatas Bravas, and Croquetas de Jamon), to really share the experience of summertime in Spain.
5 Ingredients
Instructions
Tip: Only add ice to the pitcher if you plan on serving immediately – otherwise wait to serve over ice when ready to drink so the cocktail doesn’t get watered down.
To Vermouth or Not To Vermouth?
Vermouth adds a complexity to Tinto de Verano that many drinkers appreciate. This red wine cocktail is known for its slightly bitter, botanical aromatics, which compliments the sweetness of this cocktail and adds depth.
Feel free to skip this ingredient if you don’t like it.
Fun Bites to Serve Alongside
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting Spain, you know tapas are never far from a good cocktail. Here are some of my favorite small bites to serve with this fun summer cocktail:
More Summery Cocktails
If you’re into making fun cocktail recipes at home, here are some more reader favorites:
Please remember to always drink responsibly!
Spanish-Style Tinto de Verano (Pitcher Option)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1-4 cocktails
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Spanish Tinto de Verano is a classic summer cocktail made with a younger red wine, lemon soda, and a slice of lemon. It’s an easy drink to mix up as a single serving or in a pitcher for a group, with just 5 ingredients. Add a splash of Vermouth for a layer of aromatic complexity if you’d like!
Ingredients
For A Single Cocktail:
- 2 oz red wine (preferably a young Tempranillo or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 2 oz lemon soda (I recommend Lemon Fanta or San Pellegrino Lemon Soda)
- 1/4 oz Vermouth (optional)
- 1 lemon slice
- ice
For a Pitcher:
- 2 cups red wine (preferably a young Tempranillo or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 2 cups lemon soda (I recommend Lemon Fanta or San Pellegrino Lemon Soda)
- 1/4 cup Vermouth (optional)
- 4 lemon slices
- ice
Instructions
- Combine liquids. Add ice to a pitcher or glass filled with ice (depending on if making a pitcher or single serving). Cover ice with the red wine, Vermouth (if using), and lemon soda. Stir.
- Serve. Serve with a slice (and optional squeeze) of lemon. Buen provecho!