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Calimocho

The Washington Post, June 11, 2008
  • Course: Beverage
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

A sort of poor man's sangria, this drink is popular among young people in Spain, where it is known as Kalimotxo in Basque (and also sometimes called a Rioja Libre).

This concoction is surprisingly delicious, especially on a hot summer day. The Rioja stands up to the Coke, and it's a perfect use of what remains in the bottle from the night before.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • Crushed ice
  • 3 ounces Rioja wine
  • 3 ounces Coca-Cola
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla simple syrup (optional)

Directions:

Fill a highball glass with crushed ice. Add the wine, then top with Coke. If desired, add vanilla simple syrup (see below). Use a bar spoon to agitate the mixture until frost forms on the glass.

To make vanilla simple syrup: Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup sugar and a 2-inch length of vanilla bean and cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds, until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes, until just slightly thickened. Discard the vanilla bean. Remove from the heat; set aside to cool. May cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

Recipe Source:

From Cafe Atlantico in Penn Quarter.

Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick for The Washington Post.
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(Michael Temchine for The Washington Post)
Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 92
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 20mg1
Total Carbohydrates: 7g 2
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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