What makes Cava shine in the heat season?
With the sun shining and temperatures rising, the search for refreshing drinks intensifies. And what better than a sparkling cocktail to cheer up those hot days? The cava, that jewel of Spanish sparkling wine, becomes the perfect ally to mix cocktails that make each sip a delight.
A look at the bubbly history of cava
The origins of Cava transport us to ancient times, specifically to the conspicuous corridors of the Courts of France and England in the fifteenth to seventeenth centuries. There, the nobility was seduced by a foamy wine brought from the Champagne region. Who would have imagined it? A Benedictine monk named Dom Pérignon already took his first steps to perfect the art of effervescence.
But the great moment came in 1868, during the Universal Exhibition of Paris; It was there that two pioneers, Francesc Gil I Borrás and Domènec Sovereign, showed the world the first cava. Following the teachings of Luis Justo Villanueva on the Champenoise method, Spanish producers began to experiment and, due to unexpected circumstances, the phylloxera forced the introduction of new white strains. And so, from adversity the cava we know and love today was born.
Cocktails: Summer refreshing allies
Summer invites creativity in the kitchen and in the bar. Therefore, it is a good time to discover several recipes of irresistible cocktails based on cava. Whether at a meeting with friends or as a culmination to a sunny day, here we bring you some options that will surely start smiles.
1. French 75: A bittersweet hug
With an acidic and bubbling turn, this cocktail is made with a mixture of gin, lemon, sugar and, of course, cava. It is refreshing and with a touch of sophistication.
Ingredients:
- 8 cl of good cold
- 2 ½ ½ ½ ls dry gin>
- 2 cl of lemon
- 1 tablespoons of sugar pressure
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Preparation: Mix the lemon juice, sugar and gin. Stir, strain in a glass, add the cava and decorate with fruits to taste.
2. Sbagliato: an error that became a classic
Created by a mistake at the Basso Bar in Milan, this cocktail is also enigmatic and tasty. A touch of Campari, Vermut and, of course, Cava, make it a snack that fascinates everyone.
Ingredients:
- 3 cl of Campari 3 cl of vermouth10 cl of Cava 1⁄2 orange slices
Preparation: With ice in a glass, mix the vermouth and the campari. Then add the cava slowly. Ready to serve!
3. CAVA Classic: Tradition never fails
The classic Cava cocktail is simply a delight that must be consumed rapidly, since its flavor can change over time. Deliver yourself in a couple of drinks while bubbling.
Ingredients:
- 10 cl of gross Cava1 sugar bathed in bitter Angostura1 1 orange slice1 cl of brandy of the Penedés
Preparation: In a glass, place the sugar, cherry and brandy, and pour the cava. Let’s provide for life!
Cava: The King of the Coctlela
Because of its versatility and its ability to mix flavors, Cava has positioned itself as one of the best options for cocktails. If you add its refreshing effect, it is not surprising that it remains a favorite when making mixing.
So, whether you prepare a cocktail for fun or fascination, hits the cocktail shaft and let the cava take you to a world of bubbles and flavor. To your health!