When most people think of Spanish drinks, they think of frozen, fruity drinks or beer. Well in Spain, it's all about the wine!! Here is a list of some common Spanish drinks.
Sangria- red wine with fruit, lemonade, sugar and usually some other liquor
Tinto de Verano- red wine and lemonade, like a poor man's sangria
Calimocho- red wine & coke
Mojito- fresh mint leaves, lime, sugar, white rum & club soda
Cerveza- most common types include Cruzcampo, Mahou & San Miguel
Gin & Tonic- speaks for itself
Chupitos- shots
La provience of La Rioja in Spain, which is just south of Bilbao, has the best wine in the whole country! There are over 500 wineries and is internationally famous for the quality of its wines. There is a Haro wine festival held every year in La Rioja. Everyone dresses in white and then spray each other with wine until everyone's clothes turn purple.
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