Rebujito

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Refreshing and surprisingly simple, this classic Spanish cocktail is perfect for lazy summer afternoons.

Marti Buckley

Updated on July 20, 2023

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Rebujito — Photo: Guillermo Riveros / Food Styling by Oset Babür-Winter

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The rebujito hails from the south of Spain, where the local wine is fortified sherry and the high temperatures call for something cool and refreshing. Lemon-lime soda is added to a base of sherry, muddled with mint, mixed, and served, a favorite for local festivals.

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Ingredients

3 ounces dry sherry, preferably manzanilla or fino
6 ounces lemon-lime soda (such as 7-Up or Sprite)
5-6 leaves of mint
1 slice of lemon

Directions

Add large pieces of ice and the mint leaves to a glass. Pour the sherry over the ice. Pour the lemon-lime soda slowly over the mixture.
Insert a long-handled spoon to the bottom of the glass and gently give a half stir. Garnish with the lemon slice and, if desired, another sprig of mint and serve.