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Light and delicious, this Spanish cocktail will get your party going

Its lightness and refreshing qualities make it an ideal base for the cocktail, while the addition of lemon, mint and soda makes it a clear winner.

Lennox HastieLennox Hastie
This Andalusian cocktail is a taste sensation. Picture: Nikki To
This Andalusian cocktail is a taste sensation. Picture: Nikki To
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12:00AMApril 11, 2024
The Weekend Australian Magazine

Originating from the southern Spanish region of Andalusia, this refreshing and iconic cocktail is traditionally enjoyed during the April festivities in Seville. At its core, rebujito is a simple yet delightful concoction, blending Fino sherry with lemon soda and fresh mint. Its name originates from the Spanish word “rebujar”, which means to mix or stir together.

The key to crafting the perfect rebujito lies in the balance of its components. Fino sherry, a dry and crisp fortified wine, provides a subtle nutty flavour with hints of florals and citrus. Its lightness and refreshing qualities make it an ideal base for the cocktail, while the addition of lemon, mint and soda makes it a clear winner.

For another Spanish dish try my Basque tart recipe here.

Bottom’s up. This cocktail is a winner. Picture: Nikki To
Bottom’s up. This cocktail is a winner. Picture: Nikki To

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Rebujito

Ingredients

  • 20ml Fino sherry
  • Zest and juice of 2 lemons
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • Handful of lemon verbena leaves (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon pink peppercorns, crushed (optional)
  • 20ml boiling water
  • 160ml soda water
  • 4 sprigs fresh mint

Method

  1. Pour 20ml of boiling water over the sugar, lemon zest, pink peppercorns and lemon verbena.
  2. Stir to dissolve the sugar and allow to infuse for 8-10 minutes. Add lemon juice and pass through a sieve.
  3. Pour the liquid over ice. Stir in the Fino sherry and top up with soda water. Garnish with sprigs of mint.
  4. Proportions may be adjusted depending on your personal preference. Some may prefer a slightly stronger sherry flavour, while others may opt for a sweeter and more effervescent profile by adding more soda. A gentle stir ensures that the ingredients are well combined, allowing the flavours to meld together harmoniously. Serves 3-4
Lennox Hastie
Lennox HastieContributing food writer

Lennox Hastie is a chef, author of Finding Fire and owner of Firedoor, an acclaimed wood-fuelled restaurant in Sydney, NSW. Hastie spent his career working at Michelin Star restaurants in the UK, France and Spain, and later featured on Netflix series Chef’s Table. Find his recipes in The Weekend Australian Magazine, where he joins Elizabeth Hewson on the new culinary team.

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