Kalimotxo Calimocho Recipes

Calimocho, or kalimotxo, is a very popular Spanish cocktail that is served in many bars and prepared by Spanish youth during traditional 'botellon' parties. Calimocho originated in the Basque region of Spain but has spread throughout the entire country and to many other parts of the world. Coca-Cola is the 'authentic' cola for preparing calimocho, but any cola will work.

Provided by EKRUDERT

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 2

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 1.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

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Some might consider the kalimotxo (pronounced cal-ee-MO-cho) a guilty pleasure; I've received more than a few skeptical glances when I've ordered it at bars in New York. But I don't feel an iota of contrition when I drink this Basque-country classic. It couldn't be easier: equal parts red wine (some say the cheaper the better, but that's up to you) and cola. I like a squeeze of lemon juice for a little brightness, and maybe a slice of lemon or orange to dress it up. But purists might consider even those modest additions a little fussy. The overall effect is surprisingly sangria-esque, minus all that fruit-chopping and waiting, and wonderfully refreshing. If you can find cola made with cane sugar rather than corn syrup, all the better, but the drink is still fine with whatever you've got on hand. The soda's caffeine actually makes the kalimotxo a fine pick-me-up: an ideal afternoon drink when you know you've still got a long day, and night, ahead.

Provided by Rosie Schaap

Categories     cocktails

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 4

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 122, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 8 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

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