Tinto de Verano / Red of Summer

Tinto de Verano is a drink that originated especially in the southern regions of Spain and is very popular during the summer months. The name means "red of summer" in Spanish. This drink is usually prepared to cool down on hot Mediterranean days and has a very simple recipe.

The cocktail originated in the city of Córdoba in the 1920s. Legend has it that a bartender at a local bar mixed red wine with lemon-lime soda to make a fresher drink, which quickly became popular among locals.