If you’re a fan of refreshing and flavorful drinks, Spanish cocktails are a must-try. Whether you opt for a classic sangria, or the local favorite tinto de verano, there’s no way to go wrong with any of these fabulous concoctions.

Tinto de Verano

One of my Spanish friends once told me that sangria is for tourists, but tinto is for the locals. Roughly translating to summer drink, this is the perfect Spanish cocktail for a warm summer afternoon.

Making it at home couldn’t be easier – it’s just equal parts red wine and lemon soda. Tinto can be found in literally any bar or restaurant in Spain, and it’s usually cheaper than soda.

Agua de Valencia

This is easily my favorite cocktail from this list. Originating in Cafe de las Horas in Valencia, this cocktail calls for orange juice, Cava (sparkling white wine, similar to Prosecco), gin, and vodka.

Kalimotxo

This is a cocktail where everyone either loves it or hates it. Like tinto de verano, it’s equal parts red wine and soda, but this time you swap the lemon soda for coke.

And as a bonus, it goes perfectly with the small plate of olives you’ll surely get when you order this at a Spanish bar.

Sangria

You can’t go wrong with a classic! Spain’s most famous cocktail is made by combining red wine, brandy, orange juice, and sliced apples and oranges.

Most recipes will vary slightly – some use berries instead of apples, some omit the orange juice, ect. – but no matter how your bartender serves it, life doesn’t get much better than sipping a sangria in Spain.

White Sangria

It’s exactly the same as regular sangria, but with the red wine swapped for white.

Light, fruity, and refreshing – it’s everything you want out of a summer cocktail. The fruit in sangria can vary, but it’s typically going to have fresh orange, apple, and lemon slices.

Agua de Sevilla

Just like Agua de Valencia is the water of Valencia, this is the water of Sevilla. They’re both fruity, fizzy cocktails, but that’s where the similarities end. The Agua de Sevilla recipe calls for pineapple juice, whiskey, orange liqueur and cava.

Rebujito

Visit Andalucia and you’ll surely find rebujitos on the bar menus. A rebujito is what you get when you combine sherry, lemon soda, and a few mint leafs.