About this tour
A 90-minute cocktail workshop in central Madrid where you'll learn to make sangria, red summer, and kalimotxo—three Spanish classics—plus understand the cultural traditions behind them. You'll prepare drinks hands-on, discover when locals serve each one, and can add a tapas pairing to deepen the experience. It's held steps from Puerta del Sol, making it a genuine local activity rather than tourist theatre.
Highlights
- Learn three Spanish cocktails: sangria, red summer, and kalimotxo
- Understand when and why locals drink each one
- Prepare drinks yourself, not just watch a demo
- Discover cultural traditions and customs tied to each drink
- Optional tapas pairing included with Murcia-style potato chips
- Located in heart of Madrid, minutes from Puerta del Sol
- Small-group, social format — share and learn with others
What to expect
You'll arrive in Madrid's central location and be introduced to the three drinks and their place in Spanish social life. The workshop guides you through preparing each cocktail from scratch, explaining ingredients, techniques, and the customs around when Spaniards serve them at gatherings and celebrations. You'll move between drinks, tasting as you go and learning the stories behind each one.
If you've opted for the tapas add-on, you'll enjoy Spanish-style potato chips and other small plates alongside the cocktails you've made, reinforcing how locals actually consume these drinks. The session wraps with time to savour what you've learned and made.
What travellers say
- Covers three drinks, not just sangria—broader Spanish cocktail education
- Learn customs and traditions, not just recipes
- Central Madrid location, easy to reach by public transport
- Hands-on preparation, you make the drinks yourself
- Social, fun format designed for sharing and learning together
- Not suitable for anyone under 18 or pregnant
- Tapas pairing may be an additional cost, not always included
- Alcohol-focused—not ideal if you prefer non-alcoholic alternatives
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone curious about Spanish drinking culture and keen to learn by doing rather than sitting through a lecture. It's not a child-friendly activity—under-18s aren't admitted—and it's not recommended for pregnant travellers. The workshop is hands-on and involves alcohol, so comfort with that is assumed. It's accessible by public transport and located centrally, so no remote travel needed. Expect a social, informal atmosphere rather than formal instruction. Check whether the tapas pairing is included in your ticket price or costs extra.
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