Kalimotxo

By Rosie Schaap

Kalimotxo
Jenny Woodward
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Some might consider the kalimotxo (pronounced cal-ee-MO-cho) a guilty pleasure; I’ve received more than a few skeptical glances when I’ve ordered it at bars in New York. But I don’t feel an iota of contrition when I drink this Basque-country classic. It couldn’t be easier: equal parts red wine (some say the cheaper the better, but that’s up to you) and cola. I like a squeeze of lemon juice for a little brightness, and maybe a slice of lemon or orange to dress it up. But purists might consider even those modest additions a little fussy. The overall effect is surprisingly sangria-esque, minus all that fruit-chopping and waiting, and wonderfully refreshing.

If you can find cola made with cane sugar rather than corn syrup, all the better, but the drink is still fine with whatever you’ve got on hand. The soda’s caffeine actually makes the kalimotxo a fine pick-me-up: an ideal afternoon drink when you know you’ve still got a long day, and night, ahead.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink
  • 3 or 4ounces dry red wine (preferably Spanish)
  • 3 or 4ounces cola
  • 1squeeze lemon juice
  • Lemon or orange slice, to serve
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

122 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 12 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 10 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 8 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a glass filled with ice, combine 3 or 4 ounces dry red wine (preferably Spanish) with an equal amount of cola and 1 squeeze lemon juice. Garnish with a lemon or orange slice to serve.

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Mari J.

I love this with Coke Cherry zero instead of 31 g of sugar in regular Coke. You’re basically only having cal and sugar from red wine!

Luci

the recipe is literally "your worst wine with your best coke" I've never seen the lemon slice, but definitely feel free to add a touch of any liquor :)

Laura

You can order it at Ciao in Wausau, Wisconsin - Tara makes the best kalimotxo this side of Boise or even the real Basque Country. Sincerely, former Boisean and San Sebastian, Spain resident.

Mari J.

I love this with Coke Cherry zero instead of 31 g of sugar in regular Coke. You’re basically only having cal and sugar from red wine!

Savannah

When I lived in Spain this was made with cheap red wine mixed with coke to mask the bad taste of the wine. Works very well. Do yourself a favor, don't expensive on the wine.

Jed

Drinking it in Basque Country USA, Boise. Not bad - and no skeptical glances! But cloying, and I won't order it in New York, or maybe anywhere outside Idaho or Spain.

Laura

You can order it at Ciao in Wausau, Wisconsin - Tara makes the best kalimotxo this side of Boise or even the real Basque Country. Sincerely, former Boisean and San Sebastian, Spain resident.

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