Basque Country (Getxo) · Spain
Kalimotxo
Kalimotxo is equal parts red wine and cola, reputedly invented in 1972 at the Puerto Viejo fiestas in Getxo, when vendors salvaged a batch of soured wine by cutting it with cola. It was named after two friends nicknamed Kalimero and Motxo. It is a cheap, cheerful staple of Basque festivals, beaches and 'cuadrilla' gatherings.
Approximate, per 1 glass (~250ml). Values vary by recipe and portion.
Where it comes from
Kalimotxo is equal parts red wine and cola, reputedly invented in 1972 at the Puerto Viejo fiestas in Getxo, when vendors salvaged a batch of soured wine by cutting it with cola. It was named after two friends nicknamed Kalimero and Motxo. It is a cheap, cheerful staple of Basque festivals, beaches and 'cuadrilla' gatherings.
Where to eat Kalimotxo
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The variants
Clásico
Equal parts red wine and cola over ice.
Con limón
Brightened with a splash of lemon.
En jarra
Mixed in a large shared pitcher at festivals.
Cook it yourself
- Kalimotxo
The great democratic drink of Basque festivals: equal parts red wine and cola, poured over ice and drunk from a plastic cup among friends. It is cheap, cheerful and unbothered about pretension, which is exactly the point.