"Kalimotxo," also know as "Rioja libre," is a Basque drink that has extended to the rest of the country and world. When I was growing up it was the favorite drink during festivals and parties. We used to hop on the train and go to festivals in other towns like "La Madalena" in Bermeo, San Lorenzo, San Roque and Andra Mari in Gernika, "los gansos" (the geese) in Lekeitio, "San Faustos" in Durango and many, many more. The drink of choice and the cheapest was "Kalimotxo," sold by the liter and shared with the friends.
It is said that the drink was invented by two guys in the 70's. Their nicknames were "kalimero" (a Greek tv cartoon character at the time) and "Motxo" and they were two of a group that was running a "Txozna", similar to the concession stands at a Baseball field, for the festivities in El Puerto Viejo, Algorta. When, these two realized that the wine they got was not good at all they decided to mix it with coke. From then on, it took off and now is a drink known in many countries.
Ingredients:
1/2 glass red wine
1/2 glass coke
a few drops lemon juice (not in the original recipe)
1 slice lemon (not in the original recipe)
ice
When drinking "kalimotxo," just remember: cheap wine!!!!!
It is said that the drink was invented by two guys in the 70's. Their nicknames were "kalimero" (a Greek tv cartoon character at the time) and "Motxo" and they were two of a group that was running a "Txozna", similar to the concession stands at a Baseball field, for the festivities in El Puerto Viejo, Algorta. When, these two realized that the wine they got was not good at all they decided to mix it with coke. From then on, it took off and now is a drink known in many countries.
Ingredients:
1/2 glass red wine
1/2 glass coke
a few drops lemon juice (not in the original recipe)
1 slice lemon (not in the original recipe)
ice
When drinking "kalimotxo," just remember: cheap wine!!!!!
