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Rioja Summer Drinks

It’s June and the weather is warming up!  It’s time for weekend outdoor parties and BBQs.  An ideal opportunity for a glass of chilled white rioja!  Whilst most people think “red” when you mention rioja, the region also produces some fantastic still and fizzy white and rose wine, a perfect accompaniment for the summer BBQ or pizza party.   

Why not try out this recipe based on white rioja and elderflower tonic for a light and refreshing summer drink:

Blanco Blossom Spritzer

  • 100ml Campo Viejo Blanco wine
  • 80 ml Elderflower tonic
  • 10ml (2 teaspoons) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Lemon peel to garnish
  • Ice for serving

Simply mix together in a high ball glass, add the lemon peel garnish and serve with ice. 

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Alternatively, if red wine is your thing, try authentic Spanish Tinto de Verano, the refreshing red wine-based drink which is consumed all over Spain in the summer months – tastes fantastic when made with a good quality rioja.  We recommend the Campo Viejo Garnacha, fully of fruity flavour.

Tinto de Verano

  • 1 bottle Campo Viejo Rioja Garnacha
  • Lemonade
  • A few oranges and lemons
  • Ice for serving

Tinto de Verano is best made by the jug, for sharing.  Take a large jug and fill to about one half to two-thirds with the red wine, depending on the strength you prefer, then top up with lemonade, leaving a little space for some sliced citrus fruit.  Serve immediately with ice 

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