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Micaela Manzanilla Spritz | San Lucar, Spain

£15.50

Manzanilla Spritz - Rebujito - is a classic Andalusian summer cocktail, hugely popular at fairs and festivals across southern Spain, especially the Feria de Abril in Seville.

It's essentially ‘ready to drink’ - equal parts dry manzanilla or fino and lemon-lime soda; just serve over plenty of ice with a sprig of fresh mint.

This manzanilla version is the most traditional and arguably the best, as its briny, chamomile-edged character works brilliantly against the sweetness of the mixer.

Manzanilla Spritz - Rebujito - is a classic Andalusian summer cocktail, hugely popular at fairs and festivals across southern Spain, especially the Feria de Abril in Seville.

It's essentially ‘ready to drink’ - equal parts dry manzanilla or fino and lemon-lime soda; just serve over plenty of ice with a sprig of fresh mint.

This manzanilla version is the most traditional and arguably the best, as its briny, chamomile-edged character works brilliantly against the sweetness of the mixer.

Origin: Sanlucar, Jerez, Spain

Grape Varieties: Palomino

Tasting notes: Deceptively easy to drink: light, refreshing, slightly saline from the Manzanilla, fizzy, and dangerously sessionable.

Solera ageing:

ABV 5.5%

Attributes: vegan

Winery: Bodegas Baron.

Producer: Bodegas Baron

Pairing suggestions: Ideal for sunny midday and afternoon cocktails. A great combination with Iberian tapas and cheeses; or for the more adventurous, it pairs well with duck foie gras and sushi made with tuna or salmon.

Serve at 3°C.