Calimocho (Red Red Wine Cocktail) #SundaySupper

I love a glass of red wine every now and then, especially after a long, hard day of work.  When it comes to adult beverages, red wine is my absolute, all-time favorite.  It really doesn't matter if it's a Pinot Noir, a rich Bordeaux, or a California Red.  Just as long as it's red.  (White wine gives me migraines.)

Whenever I drink a glass, which isn't as often as I think I deserve, I can't help but sing that UB40 hit - Red, Red Wine.  Because I'm cheesy like that.

When I learned that this week's #SundaySupper theme was Recipes Inspired by Music "Red, Red Wine" was the first song that popped into my head.

Red, red wine...
You make me feel so fine...

Of course, Cherry Pie by Warrant quickly popped into my head after that, but since finding cherries in Small Town, Mexico isn't always easy, I decided to stick with the first song that came to mind.  And I knew just the cocktail to make...a Calimocho!

Calimochos are a sweet and delicious red wine cocktail that are really my dream cocktail come true because they're made with my other favorite beverage - Mexican Coca-Cola.  (Mexican Coca-Cola is the best tasting Coke EVER because it's sweetened with real cane sugar and not high fructose corn syrup.)

There really isn't much too making a Calimocho.  Just red wine and cola flavored soda.  No measuring required.  But I must warn you.  Once you've had a Calimocho or two,  you might find yourself singing...

Red, red wine....Stay close to me....

Calimocho
(Red Wine Cocktail)

Ingredients: 

• Red wine (any kind will do)
• Cola flavored soda (I use Mexican Coca-Cola) 

Directions: 
Fill a cocktail glass with ice.  Pour equal parts of red wine and cola flavored soda over ice.  Stir gently.  Enjoy!!! 

Salud!  

For more music inspired recipes, check out this culinary playlist from my #SundaySupper friends:

Prelude (Beverages):

Calimocho (Red Red Wine Cocktail) from La Cocina de Leslie inspired by Red Red Wine by UB40

Dark & Stormy Cocktail Recipe from An Appealing Plan inspired by Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen

Horchata from Treats & Trinkets inspired by Horchata by Vampire Weekend

Orange Crush from Magnolia Days inspired by Orange Crush by REM

Pineapple Lemonade Slushy with Coconut Water from Sue's Nutrition Buzz inspired by Lemon Tree by Peter, Paul & Mary

Strawberry Tequila from Shockingly Delicious inspired by Strawberry Fields Forever by The Beatles

Overture (Appetizers):

Mustard Dill Beer Bread from Curious Cuisiniere inspired by In Heaven There Is No Beer a German Polka

Intermezzo (Entrees & Sides):

Chicken and Bacon Cheddar Waffles from I Run For Wine inspired by Glady's Knight

Classic Fried Chicken from The Food Army Wife inspired by Chicken Fried by Zac Brown Band

Margarita Chicken from In The Kitchen With KP inspired by Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffet

Meatball Duet from Cindy's Recipes and Writings inspired by On Top of Spaghetti by Tom Glazer

Moroccan Potato Salad from Healthy.Delicious inspired by Marrakesh Express by Crosby, Stills and Nash

Pan-Seared Halibut with Corn Hash and Asparagus Puree from Crazy Foodie Stunts inspired by Saturday Night Fish Fry by Louis Jordan

Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy BBQ Pulled Pork from Neighborfood inspired by Something Like That by Tim McGraw

Spaghetti and Pork Meatballs from Family Foodie inspired by On Top of Spaghetti by Kidsongs

Teriyaki Burger from Juanita's Cocina inspired by Cheeseburger in Paradise by Jimmy Buffet

Finale (Desserts):

Banana Cream Pie Bars from Peanut Butter and Peppers inspired by Tra La La Song by The Banana Splits

Banana Pancake Ice Cream with Maple Brittle from Foxes Love Lemons inspired by Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson

Cherry Pie from My Cute Bride inspired by Cherry Pie by Warrant

Cherry Marshmallows from Pies and Plots

Chocolate Cappuccino Cream Puffs from Runner's Tales inspired by Choux Pastry Heart by Corinne Bailey Rae

Chocolate Chip, Walnut and Caramel Banana Bread Ice Cream Sandwich from Ruffles & Truffles inspired by Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani

Chocolate Covered Caramels from Big Bear's Wife inspired by At Last by Etta James

Cinnamon Heart Cookies with Biscoff Buttercream from Mess Makes Food inspired by Hungry Heart by Bruce Springsteen

Coconut Rum Blondies from Gotta Get Baked inspired by I've Got A Lovely Bunch of Coconuts by Danny Kaye

Easy Blueberry Recipe: Fruit Tart from Growing Up Gabel inspired by Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino

Espresso Nib Ice Cream from Vintage Kitchen Notes inspired by Black Coffee by Ella Fitzgerald

Fancy Watermelon Lime Popsicles from Daily Dish Recipes inspired by Watermelon Crawl by Tracy Byrd

Fresh Peach Pie from Killer Bunnies, Inc. inspired by Sweet Sweet Pie by PWEI

Jammin' Oatmeal Cookies from What Smells So Good? inspired by Jammin' by Bob Marley

Many Flavors Whipped Cream from Noshing with the Nolands inspired by Whipped Cream and Other Delights by Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass

Peach Basil Pie from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen inspired by Peaches by POTUSA

Pina Colada Poke Cake from Cookin' Mimi inspired by Two Pina Coladas by Garth Brooks

Peach Donuts with Brown Sugar from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks inspired by Peaches by POTUSA

Peach Strudel with Honey Bourbon Frozen Yogurt from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures inspired by My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music & Wild Honey by U2

Rainbow Pops from The Urban Mrs inspired by Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice

Salted Ripple Chip No-Churn Ice Cream from Cupcakes & Kale Chips inspired by Ice Cream by Sarah McLachlan

Salted Peanut Swirl Peanut Butter Ice Cream from girlichef inspired by Salt Peanuts by The Quintet

Shall We Dance? Fairy Cakes from The Ninja Baker inspired by Shall We Dance from the Japanese Film

Sugar Crusted Zucchini Bread from That Skinny Chick Can Bake inspired by Sugar, Sugar by the Archies

Tangerine Sorbet from Webicurean inspired by Tangerine Speedo by Caviar

Yeasted Banana Bread from Jane's Adventures in Dinner inspired by I Like Bread and Butter by The New Beats

A big thank you to The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen for hosting this week's #SundaySupper Recipes Inspired by Music party.  And as always, don't forget to join the #SundaySupper conversation on Twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm EST. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos. Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here →Sunday Supper Movement.  

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