Tinto de verano (special wine cooler)

"Summer red wine", a Spanish take on a wine cooler, but so much better. Popular across the country and a nice alternative to wine when the weather heats up. Inexpensive and easy to make, backyard BBQ stuff.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unoaked hearty/fruity red wine like this Tempranillo-based red from Castilla y León or a Garnacha from Calatayud.
• Lemon soda
• Red vermouth
• Angostura bitters

Preparation

• Fill a pint glass with ice and add:
• 1/2 cup red wine.
• Fill with lemon soda
• Top with two drops Angostura bitters and healthy shot of red vermouth.
• Serve with a wheel of lemon, lime or orange. Enjoy

Note:
1. Any unoaked red wine will do, one with body and a decent dose of alcohol.
2. Any lemon or lime soda will get the job done, 7-Up for example.

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