The Ideal Summer Cocktail

Summer is upon us and the regular 33 degree heat might be getting to you if, like me, your native land is not so caliente. However, I have a solution: tinto de verano. The name of this drink even translates to red wine of summer and is an ideal antedote to the madrileñan heat.
This wine cocktail is similar to sangria (which, let’s face is, is overdone) but is easier to make has less alcohol in it so is an ideal afternoon tipple. Here is the recipe for you to enjoy:
Basically just mix half a glass of red wine with half a glass or lemon-lime soda (Sprite/7up work nicely), ice and a slice of lemon. If it’s too sweet for you then add some soda water.

Obviously if the wine is gross, this cocktail will still be gross, do remember. And if you buy a posh bottle your hangover won’t be so bad during your Spanish lessons at Inhispania the next day!
via: http://blogs.hoy.es/loch-lomond/2011/07/07/tinto-verano/