{"id":8583,"date":"2018-07-16T00:07:03","date_gmt":"2018-07-15T22:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madridfoodtour.com\/?p=8583"},"modified":"2023-04-19T16:20:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T16:20:39","slug":"spanish-summer-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/spanish-summer-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Spanish Summer Recipes to Beat the Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p id=\"h-when-it-gets-hot-in-spain-there-are-a-few-dishes-you-ll-see-on-our-table-all-summer-long\">When it gets hot in Spain, there are a few dishes you&#8217;ll see on our table all summer long.\u00a0With a focus on cold soups and salads using market-fresh produce, simple seafood and refreshing wine-based drinks, these are the Spanish summer recipes that we turn to when the thought of turning on the oven is just too much.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-8595\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Spanish-summer-recipes.png\" alt=\"When the temperatures rise, there's only one thing to do: eat summer foods! These are our favorite authentic Spanish recipes for summer when it's just too hot to turn on the oven. From gazpacho (vegetarian!) to easy tapas for dinner, there's something for everyone in these traditional recipes. #tapas #foodie #recipe #foodblog #spain #europe\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">What's Included<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6768fc0543d7d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6768fc0543d7d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><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:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/spanish-summer-recipes\/#Spanish_Summer_Recipes_Cold_Soups\" title=\"Spanish Summer Recipes: Cold Soups\">Spanish Summer Recipes: Cold Soups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/spanish-summer-recipes\/#Spanish_Summer_Recipes_Salads\" title=\"Spanish Summer Recipes: Salads\">Spanish Summer Recipes: Salads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/spanish-summer-recipes\/#Spanish_Summer_Recipes_Seafood\" title=\"Spanish Summer Recipes: Seafood\">Spanish Summer Recipes: Seafood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/spanish-summer-recipes\/#Spanish_Summer_Recipes_Drinks\" title=\"Spanish Summer Recipes: Drinks\">Spanish Summer Recipes: Drinks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spanish-summer-recipes-cold-soups\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spanish_Summer_Recipes_Cold_Soups\"><\/span>Spanish Summer Recipes: Cold Soups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-gazpacho\">Gazpacho<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>By far Spain&#8217;s most famous contribution to the world of cold soups, gazpacho is a tried-and-true classic, and Spanish summer staple. Our co-founder Lauren&#8217;s recipe takes the best part of some 20 gazpacho recipes and combines them to make the ultimate cold soup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/2012\/05\/10\/recipe-gazpacho-andaluz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gazpacho recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-2914 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-2914\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gazpacho-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gazpacho, a cold tomato soup, is one of our favorite Spanish summer recipes.\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Beat the heat with cool gazpacho on a summer day.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-watermelon-mint-gazpacho\">Watermelon Mint Gazpacho<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When you&#8217;re ready to take your gazpacho to the next level, add watermelon and mint for a surprising and refreshing combination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/2017\/06\/17\/watermelon-mint-gazpacho-recipe-a-10-minute-summer-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watermelon mint gazpacho recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-8588\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-8588\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Watermelon-gazpacho-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gazpacho is a classic soup for a hot summer's day. This watermelon mint gazpacho recipe is a unique take on an old favorite.\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>For a unique twist on gazpacho, try adding watermelon and mint.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-salmorejo\">Salmorejo<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Gazpacho&#8217;s richer cousin, salmorejo is also a cold, tomato-based soup, but it takes things to the next level with additions of stale bread and lots of olive oil.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/visit-spain\/madrid-travel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Salmorejo recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8401\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-8401\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/salmorejo-2.jpg\" alt=\"One of our favorite Spanish summer recipes is salmorejo. We eat this rich tomato soup non-stop during the summer, and love it garnished with ham and hard boiled egg.\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Salmorejo is a thicker, richer version of gazpacho.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-ajoblanco\">Ajoblanco<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This Malaga staple is a creamy white soup, with a base of almonds! It dates back to the times of Moorish rule in Spain\u2014centuries before tomatoes made it to the Iberian Peninsula, making <em>ajoblanco<\/em> the original cold Spanish soup, and one of our favorite Spanish summer recipes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/ajo-blanco-recipe-chilled-almond-soup\/\">Ajoblanco recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-6300\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-6300\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/ajo-blanco.jpg\" alt=\"Creamy garlic soup topped with mushroom is one of the oldest ways to cool off in Madrid!\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>The traditional <em>ajoblanco<\/em> is the original cold Spanish soup!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spanish-summer-recipes-salads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spanish_Summer_Recipes_Salads\"><\/span>Spanish Summer Recipes: Salads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-ensalada-mixta\">Ensalada Mixta<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Vegetarians might be surprised to learn in Spain that your typical Spanish mixed salad isn&#8217;t a vegetarian dish\u2014it usually includes tuna! Our recipe is no exception, but the beauty of this recipe is that you can customize it to your heart&#8217;s content.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/2018\/03\/31\/easy-ensalada-mixta-recipe-spanish-mixed-green-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ensalada mixta recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-8589\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-8589\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ensalada-Mixta-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"We love a simple ensalada mixta during the summer months. Lettuce topped with tomato, tuna, egg and more is one of our favorite Spanish summer recipes.\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>The classic <em>ensalada mixta<\/em> is delicious, no matter what combination of ingredients you employ.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-ventresca-salad\">Ventresca Salad<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We&#8217;re back with the tuna! <em>Ventresca<\/em>\u00a0is tuna belly, one of Spain&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/2017\/05\/14\/yes-we-can-an-exploration-into-the-spaniards-obsession-with-canned-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gourmet tinned goods<\/a>\u00a0that will make you re-think your whole relationship with canned tuna. This fresh salad pairs it with blood orange and avocado to bring out the flavors in each ingredient.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/2014\/04\/18\/tuna-belly-blood-orange-and-avocado-spanish-salad-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ventresca, blood orange and avocado salad recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-8590\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-8590\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tuna-belly-avocado-blood-orange-salad-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Refreshing salads like this tuna belly, avocado, and blood orange one, are some of our favorite Spanish summer recipes.\" \/>\r\n<figcaption><em>Ventresca<\/em> will make you think twice about canned tuna!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-ensalada-malague-a\">Ensalada Malague\u00f1a<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Ensalada malague\u00f1a<\/em> is a summer salad of potatoes, oranges, cod and olives. It&#8217;s a refreshing salad with Moorish origins. This surprising combination is incredibly helpful in keeping locals &#8211; and visitors &#8211; cool during the hot summer months..<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/malaga-salad-recipe-ensalada-malaguena\/\">Ensalada malague\u00f1a recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-papas-ali-s\">Papas Ali\u00f1\u00e1s<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you want to get particular, <em>&#8220;papas ali\u00f1\u00e1s&#8221;\u00a0<\/em>are really <em>patatas ali\u00f1adas<\/em>\u2014but it&#8217;s a recipe from C\u00e1diz and that&#8217;s just too many syllables!\u00a0<em>Papas ali\u00f1\u00e1s\u00a0<\/em>are potatoes &#8220;dressed&#8221; in olive oil and tuna, and they&#8217;re perfect for a summer day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/2015\/01\/11\/patatas-alinadas-recipe-spanish-potato-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Papas ali\u00f1\u00e1s recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-zanahorias-ali-adas\">Zanahorias Ali\u00f1adas<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Cousin of the above\u00a0<em>papas ali\u00f1\u00e1s<\/em>, these marinated carrots are vinegary, garlicky, and one of our absolute favorite Spanish summer recipes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/2012\/06\/11\/marinated-carrots-zanahorias-alinadas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zanahorias ali\u00f1adas recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-ensaladilla-rusa\">Ensaladilla Rusa<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Step up your potato salad game by bringing Spanish potato salad (or is it Russian?!) to your next barbecue! Potatoes, tuna, hard boiled egg, peas, carrots and lots of mayonnaise come together to make this summer classic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/2013\/04\/04\/ensaladilla-rusa-recipe-russian-potato-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ensaladilla rusa recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-7260 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-7260\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9480-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ensaladilla rusa is one of the best Spanish summer recipes because it's so simple and delicious.\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>A cool tapa of Spanish potato salad straight from the fridge is sure to keep you cool during the summer.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spanish-summer-recipes-seafood\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spanish_Summer_Recipes_Seafood\"><\/span>Spanish Summer Recipes: Seafood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-boquerones-en-vinagre\">Boquerones en Vinagre<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you think you don&#8217;t like anchovies but you&#8217;ve never tried <em>boquerones en vinagre,\u00a0<\/em>we beseech you to withhold your judgement and give them a try. And if you still don&#8217;t like them afterwards\u2014sorry, we can&#8217;t be friends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/the-most-malagueno-of-tapas-recipe-boquerones-en-vinagre\/\">Boquerones en vinagre recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-8309 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-8309\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boquerones-olives-cheese.jpg\" alt=\"Boquerones en vinagre are one of our favorite Spanish summer recipes, though truth be told, they aren't the most simple!\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>The vinegary punch of marinated anchovies is great all year round, but we especially love it during the summer.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-gambas-cocidas\">Gambas Cocidas<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There&#8217;s a wealth of delicious fresh shrimp to be found at your local Spanish fish market, and they&#8217;re best enjoyed simply. Boil them up, pair with cold beer or manzanilla sherry, and enjoy on a terrace. Best. Summer. Day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/2015\/03\/12\/perfect-boiled-shrimp-recipe-gambas-cocidas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gambas cocidas recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-5579 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-5579\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shrimp.jpg\" alt=\"Gambas cocidas are one of the Spanish summer recipes that we couldn't live without. We love a simple mountain of shrimp with lemon, like in this picture.\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Simple is best when it comes to <em>gambas cocidas.<\/em><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spanish-summer-recipes-drinks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spanish_Summer_Recipes_Drinks\"><\/span>Spanish Summer Recipes: Drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-tinto-de-verano\">Tinto de Verano<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You&#8217;ve heard all about sangr\u00eda, we&#8217;re sure. But <em>tinto de verano<\/em> is the local&#8217;s choice for a refreshing summer wine cooler. It doesn&#8217;t get much simpler than red wine + lemon soda, but if you need a recipe, we&#8217;ve got you covered.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/2018\/04\/22\/best-spanish-tinto-de-verano-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tinto de verano recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-13190\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/tinto-de-verano-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Person's hand holding a glass of a red wine cocktail garnished with a lemon slice.\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>A refreshing tinto de verano is in store for these hot summer days.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-summer-sangr-a\">Summer Sangr\u00eda<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This super fruity and light sangr\u00eda is perfect for a summer cookout. As an added bonus, you can serve it on the Fourth of July because of the red, white and blue fruit included!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/2017\/06\/17\/4th-july-summer-sangria-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Summer sangr\u00eda recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-8594\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-8594\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/summer-sangria-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"This sangr\u00eda is the perfect Spanish summer recipe for all those beautiful days spent outside.\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>We don&#8217;t usually order sangr\u00eda while out, but we do love to take it to cookouts with friends!<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-cherry-ginger-gin-and-tonic\">Cherry Ginger Gin and Tonic<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re surprised to see a gin and tonic on this list of Spanish summer recipes, then you clearly don&#8217;t know that Spain was the country that consumed the most gin in the whole world in 2017! Join the Spanish <em>gin-tonic<\/em> craze with this cooling cherry ginger combo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/spanishsabores.com\/2013\/07\/05\/cherry-ginger-gin-and-tonic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cherry ginger gin and tonic recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-6298 size-full\">\r\n<figure class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"wp-image-6298\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gintonic.jpg\" alt=\"Make your own refreshing gin and tonic this summer, like one of the three pictured here! 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