It's time for a midweek pick me up - Spanish edition!
Fresh orange juice & cava are the star performers in this classic Agua de Valencia recipe. This popular Spanish cocktail is refreshing, sweet, and sort of like the love child between the mimosa & skrewdriver.
The recipe is said to have been developed in 1959 by Constante Gil in the Café Madrid in Valencia. But don't be fooled by it's bright and fruity appearance, because it packs a powerful punch! Traditionally sold in pitchers and served in champagne-style cocktail glasses, we like to prepare it the same way.
Ingredients for 1L:
500 ml orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
300 ml cava semisweet sparkling wine- chilled
100 ml vodka
100 ml gin
About 1 cup of ice
Stir it all together and you're done! Of course we love a garnish, so be sure to slice up a few orange wedges for your coupes!
Cheers!