{"id":84000,"date":"2021-04-20T15:57:02","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T13:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=84000"},"modified":"2021-04-20T16:22:09","modified_gmt":"2021-04-20T14:22:09","slug":"popular-drinks-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/popular-drinks-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Most Popular Drinks in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With a reputation for being one of the <strong>best countries in the world<\/strong>, Spain\u2019s irresistibly vibrant culture continues to beckon visitors from all over the globe.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Offering mouth-watering cuisine, sun blossomed wines, Mediterranean beaches, and incredible architecture spilling from every street crevice, it\u2019s easy to see how Spain has become one of the <strong>most popular destinations to visit in Europe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-104539\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-20-3 metaslider metaslider-responsive metaslider-104539 ml-slider\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_104539\">\n        <ul id='metaslider_104539' class='rslides'>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/short-term-rentals\" target=\"_self\"><img width=\"850\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/en-7.jpg\" class=\"slider-104539 slide-104540\" alt=\"touristic apartments in barcelona\" rel=\"\" title=\"Banner medio turismo inquilinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whether you\u2019re a party lover, art buff, dance fanatic, foodie, or simply seeking to relax, Spain offers the quenching of every thirst.&nbsp;Food is an integral part&nbsp;of the&nbsp;<strong>Spanish<\/strong> <strong>culture<\/strong>, with an average lunch lasting between 2 and 3 hours. But no meal could be complete without something to drink.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re feeling a bit overwhelmed by the large selection of drinks available- don\u2019t fret,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\"><strong>ShBarcelona<\/strong><\/a> has got you covered.&nbsp;Below we have compiled a list of <strong>famous Spanish drinks<\/strong>, helping to guide you towards choosing the best beverage&nbsp;any occasion!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/popular-drinks-in-spain\/#The_list_with_Spanish_drinks_that_are_most_popular\" title=\"The list with Spanish drinks that are most popular\">The list with Spanish drinks that are most popular<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/popular-drinks-in-spain\/#Sangria\" title=\"Sangria\">Sangria<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/popular-drinks-in-spain\/#Cava\" title=\"Cava\">Cava<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/popular-drinks-in-spain\/#Vermouth\" title=\"Vermouth\">Vermouth<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/popular-drinks-in-spain\/#Horchata\" title=\"Horchata\">Horchata<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/popular-drinks-in-spain\/#Clara\" title=\"Clara\">Clara<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/popular-drinks-in-spain\/#Mojito\" title=\"Mojito\">Mojito<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/popular-drinks-in-spain\/#Beer\" title=\"Beer\">Beer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_list_with_Spanish_drinks_that_are_most_popular\"><\/span>The list with Spanish drinks that are most popular<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sangria\"><\/span>Sangria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With a refreshing blend of fruits and spices, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/sangria-in-spain\/\">sangria<\/a><\/strong> is known to be the signature Spanish beverage.&nbsp;Ingredients can include ginger, cinnamon, pieces of lemon, orange, apple, peach, mango, melon, kiwi, grapes, pineapple, berries, and more.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_105703\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105703\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/cocktail-5590755_640.jpg\" alt=\"sangria\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-105703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These ingredients are then marinated in base alcohol such as <strong>red or white wine<\/strong> or as is preferred in Barcelona, <strong>cava.&nbsp;<\/strong>Some variations include triple sec or brandy and lemon-lime soda, sugar, lemon slices, and ice are used to finish.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Sangria,<\/strong> which stands for <strong>\u201c<\/strong>blood-letting<strong>\u201d<\/strong> is a popular drink choice for groups due to their typical serving style in large jugs with accompanying glasses for all, perfect for parties and gatherings!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/long-term-rental\" rel=\"nofollow\">Spend a couple of months in Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cava\"><\/span>Cava<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cava<\/strong> is the champagne of Spain and it comes in the form of a light, bubbly wine available in both white and ros\u00e9.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cava-catalonias-sparkling-wine\/\"><strong>Cava<\/strong><\/a> is often consumed alongside tapas but it is also an important part of tradition to drink <strong>cava<\/strong> during celebrations such as weddings, Christenings, Christmas, birthday parties and more.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_105704\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105704\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/champagne-3515140_640.jpg\" alt=\"cava bottles in ice\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-105704\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">About 95% of all <strong>cava<\/strong> is produced in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/make-your-own-cava-in-penedes-with-artcava\/\">Pened\u00e8s<\/a><\/strong> area in Catalonia (village of Sant Sadurn\u00ed d&#8217;Anoia), which is home to many of the oldest and largest <strong>cava<\/strong> producers in Spain.&nbsp;The most traditional grapes varieties used to produce <strong>cava<\/strong> include the macabeu, parellada and xarel\u00b7lo.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In order to be labeled as <strong>\u201ccava\u201d<\/strong> wines must be produced according to the traditional champenoise method; other wines processed via alternate methods are regarded as &#8220;sparkling wines&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/spanish-drinks\/\">Spanish Drinks to Refresh You This Summer<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vermouth\"><\/span>Vermouth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vermouth<\/strong> is another well-loved<strong> beverage&nbsp;<\/strong>in Spain, a popular choice due to its distinct aromatic taste and crisp finish. Frequently consumed by<strong> Spanish tourists <\/strong>and locals, <strong>vermouth<\/strong> is a firm favorite when it comes to choosing a drink to compliment simple tapas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_105705\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105705\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/vermouth-2354082_640.jpg\" alt=\"bar tender and bottles of vermouth\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-105705\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Spanish style of <strong>vermouth<\/strong> is known to be more aromatic than the Italian (red-sweet) and French (white-dry) versions, often including more than 100 different herbs resulting in a distinctive botanical flavor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The ideal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/vermouth-sants\/\"><strong>vermouth<\/strong><\/a> is typically crisp to taste and it contains a balance of acidic, bitter and sweet notes.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Horchata\"><\/span>Horchata<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Spanish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/horchata\/\"><strong>horchata<\/strong><\/a> is a very popular sweet, creamy drink made by mixing the milky juice of tiger nuts with white sugar. The drink must be refrigerated to ensure that upon serving, it is extremely cold and refreshing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With a smooth blend of hazelnut and almond flavors, tiger nuts are the key ingredient used to create the sweet signature taste of <strong>horchata<\/strong> but since tiger nuts are only harvested in Valencia, <strong>horchata<\/strong> is very rarely available outside of Spain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Traditionally <strong>horchata<\/strong> is accompanied by long thin buns known as &#8220;fartons&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\">Check out ShBarcelona&#8217;s portfolio<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clara\"><\/span>Clara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Clara<\/strong> is a refreshing blend of beer and lemon soda, typically created by combining 2 parts beer, 1 part lemon soda but this can be altered depending on the individual&nbsp;tastes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Often consumed during lunchtime, the drink is a popular choice for many people living in or visiting Spain.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_84301\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84301\" class=\"wp-image-84301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mojito-698499_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"mojito with mint\" width=\"640\" height=\"403\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-84301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mojito\"><\/span>Mojito<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Originating in <strong>Cuba<\/strong>, the Mojito is a well-known <strong>alcoholic cocktail<\/strong> consumed by many in Spain. Traditionally, the cocktail is made from a mixture of five ingredients, including white rum, sugar, lime juice, club soda and ice and mint to finish.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>mojito<\/strong> comes in a wide range of different varieties depending on personal preference- even <strong>non-alcoholic mojitos<\/strong> are available by replacing the rum with pineapple juice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/drink-beer-barcelona\/\">Where to Drink a Good Beer in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beer\"><\/span>Beer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Spain is the fourth-largest producer of <strong>beer<\/strong> in Europe and the tenth in the world, many restaurants and cafes offer <strong>beer<\/strong> alongside soft drinks at all hours of the days.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_105706\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105706\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/moritz-2364962_640.jpg\" alt=\"moritz beer bottle\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-105706\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Typically, Spaniards order a <strong><em>ca\u00f1a<\/em><\/strong> (small glass of beer), a <em><strong>tubo<\/strong> <\/em>(long glass) or a bottle, as opposed to pints of beer, which is more of a British custom.&nbsp;There are a variety of&nbsp;<strong>beers<\/strong> which are produced in Spain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The most popular ones are Mortiz, Estrella Damm, Mahou, San Miguel, and Cruz Campo.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What is your favourite traditional Spanish drink? And where do you drink it?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Let us know your tips for places with great Spanish alcoholic drinks!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"84000\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 62.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">2.1<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">69<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a reputation for being one of the best countries in the world, Spain\u2019s irresistibly vibrant culture continues to beckon visitors from all over the globe. 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