Ingredients
1 c. red wine, something Spanish like Temparnillo or Riojo is great
1 c. Coke, Mexican Coke or Coke made with sugar is best
Ice
Lemon wheel, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1Fill a collins glass with ice. Top with red wine and coke, then give the drink a quick stir. Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve with a straw.
All it takes to make a Kalimotxo is two ingredients: Coke and red wine. We know it might seem crazy but this combo truly is something special. Though it is a simple drink to make we do have a couple tips to make the best of it. Firstly the red wine you buy should first and foremost be cheap, we’re mixing it with Coke so need to spend more than $10 or so dollars. No need to buy Spanish but if you want to fully commit to the Basque classic you might get a Temparnillo or a Rioja. Lastly, if you can find it, spring for Mexican coke or coke that is made with sugar cane as opposed to corn syrup. It often comes in a glass bottle, and this will mimic the Coke found outside of the states. But once you’ve got your two ingredients, we promise you’ll follow this endlessly drinkable, fruity and sweet bev! If you do make it let us know how it came out in the comments below!
