Drinking Etiquette In Spain

Amongst other things that Spain offers, is also the largest producer of wine in the world. Drinking here has its own aura. Whether you seek wine, the world’s known sangria, beer or regional Strew beer, the taste of alcohol in Spain will change with region and the variety is immense.

You can have endless varieties of alcohol here and still not want to stop because of the exotic tastes most of these drinks offer. The trick is choosing the right drink in the right location. Following right etiquette and some simple guidelines will get you the right drink at the right place and at the right time.

You must never order Corona or a Budweiser while you are in Spain. These choices will only rip you off. Try to order for local beers, you’ll find that they will taste similar but will cost a lot less. Import charges on drinks that are not manufactured in Spain are quite high and unless you do not want to empty your pockets, you should not order them.

Estrella and San Miguel happened to be the most common beers in Spain and if you are incidentally in Madrid, you’ll find most of the people having San Miguel. Similarly in Barcelona, the majority of people like having Estrella. If you want to order draft beer, the best options would be una caña or dos cañas. In case you want a drink with more Alcohol content and a flavor that is deep enough, you can ask for Vol Damm. The bartenders in Spain will be more than delighted to serve you Spanish specialty.

Vino Rojode la casa and Vino Blanco are the best and most excellent wines Spain. Make sure you have at least a bottle or two while you are in Spain. Be rest assured while buying house wine, you will never go wrong in whichever part of Spain you are.

The well-known sangria is generally consumed during the midday or on weekends. Sangria is pretty overpriced, especially in high density areas. It is advisable to have sangria either during the brunch or with the extended lunch.

You can also go for Sangria de Cava that is made using sparkling white wine. Do not confuse this drink with champagne as cava is generally presented in Spain during celebrations. For portable options, you can go for Calimocho which is highly preferred by younger generation in Spain.

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