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Highball
Glass
None traditionally required
Garnish

Ingredients

  • Dry red wine (inexpensive) — 120 ml (4 oz)
  • Cola — 120 ml (4 oz)

Method

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add equal parts red wine and cola.
  3. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Serve as built.

Description: A famously simple, equal-parts red wine and cola drink, hugely popular in the Basque Country of Spain.

Cultural Background: Originated in the Basque Country, where it's traditionally made with an inexpensive, robust red wine rather than anything fine.

Tips: A simple, everyday red wine is traditional here — no need for anything expensive, since the cola dominates the flavor profile.

Variations: Some versions use a splash of lemon soda alongside or instead of the cola.

Serving Suggestion: Serve over ice as a casual, festival-style drink.

Nutrition: Approx. 140 kcal per serving

FAQs:

Q: Is this considered a "serious" wine drink?
A: Not traditionally — it's meant as a casual, fun, festival-style mixed drink rather than a way to showcase fine wine.