Spain's cheap variation of sangria, the tinto de verano, is quite simply a red-wine spritzer. Refreshing and delicious, this concoction is my go-to drink when I'm in the mood for something light. This easily drinkable cocktail is a delightful alternative to beer and wine.

Choose a mixer that suits your tastebuds: sparkling water, Pelligrino Limonata, and Squirt are variations that I've made, and always garnish with a fresh lemon wedge. To learn how I recently made this version, which uses Hansen's new sparkling water, read more.

Original recipe from PartySugar

Tinto de Verano

Ingredients

red wine
sparkling water
Hansen's cranberry grapefruit sparkling water*
lemon wedge, for garnish

Directions

1. Fill a large wine glass, goblet, or Tom Collins glass with ice.
2. Fill 2/3 full with the red wine. Top with sparkling water until glass is all but half an inch filled.
3. Top with sparkling cranberry grapefruit water. Garnish with a lemon wedge and enjoy immediately!

Makes 1 drink.

*This drink should be made to your liking. If you prefer more sparkling juice than sparkling water, do it!

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