Calimocho facts for kids
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A porrón with kalimotxo and the used bottle of 1983 vintage wine.
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| Type | Mixed drink |
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| Served | On the rocks; poured over ice |
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| Commonly used ingredients |
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| Preparation | Stir together over plenty of ice. |
The calimocho or kalimotxo (pronounced ka-lee-MO-cho) is a well-known mix of equal parts red wine and cola-based soft drink. This unique combination first appeared in Spain many years ago. It has become a classic in the Basque Country region. People enjoy it because it is simple to make and uses ingredients that are easy to find.
What is Calimocho?
Calimocho is a popular mixed drink. It is made by combining two main ingredients: red wine and a cola soft drink. Both are mixed in equal amounts. This creates a refreshing and distinct flavor. It is often served over ice in a tall glass. Sometimes, it is served in a special Spanish pitcher called a porrón.
How Calimocho Got Its Name
The idea of mixing wine and cola goes back to the 1920s in Spain. However, it was not very common at that time. This was because Coca-Cola was not made in Spain yet. The first Coca-Cola factory in Spain opened in 1953. This made cola much easier to find.
The name "calimocho" was given to the drink in 1972. This happened during a festival in a town called Algorta, in the Basque Country. A group of friends were selling drinks. They noticed their red wine had gone bad. To save it, they decided to mix it with cola. This hid the bad taste of the wine. They named the new mix "kalimotxo" after two friends, "Kalimero" and "Motxo." The name stuck and became popular.
Calimocho Around the World
Calimocho is most famous in Spain, especially in the Basque Country. But this simple mix is also known by different names in other countries. For example, in South Africa, it is called katemba. In Mozambique, people call it cátembe. If you go to Croatia, you might hear it called bambus. In Chile, it is known as jote. In Argentina, some people call it jesus juice. No matter the name, the idea of mixing red wine and cola remains the same.
See also
In Spanish: Calimocho para niños
