Aigua de València

Also known as:

Agua de Valencia,
Valencian Water,
Valencian

Ingredients

10 oz Cava
3 ⅓ oz Gin
3 ⅓ oz Vodka
3 Tea spoons Sugar
16 ¾ oz Valencia orange juice

oz ml cl

Glass: Pitcher

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Instructions

Combine the ingredients in a chilled Pitcher glass filled with ice and stir until the drink is sufficiently chilled.

Aigua de València origin story

According to the writer María Ángeles Arazo in her book Valencia Noche, the Café Madrid de Valencia was frequented at that time by a group of Basque travellers that used to order "Agua de Bilbao" (Spanish, "Water of Bilbao"), referring to the bar's best cava. Tired of always ordering the same thing, they challenged the owner to offer them something new and he suggested that they try the "Agua de Valencia". They agreed to try what Gil made, and liking it, they continued to drink it in later visits.

For a decade the drink was known only to a small group of clients and it was not until the 1970s that it started to become known in the wider Valencian nightlife. Since then, it has grown to be a very popular drink.

Constante Gil left the bar in 2000, and dedicated himself to painting "Tertulias de Café" (Spanish, "social gatherings of the café"), an homage to his experiences there. Gil died of a heart attack on 7 June 2009 in Valencia, Spain.

Created by: Constante Gil
Created at: Café Madrid de Valencia
Country: Spain
Year: 1959

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Nutrition Facts

	Calories	Total Fat	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Protein
Cava	?	?	?	?	?	?
Gin	257.6	0	3.5	0	0	0
Vodka	231	0	1	0	0	0
Sugar	?	?	?	?	?	?
Valencia orange juice	?	?	?	?	?	?
Total	488.6	0	4.5	0	0	0

About the ingredients

Gin: Gin is a distilled alcoholic drink that derives its predominant flavour from juniper berries (Juniperus communis). Gin originated as a medicinal liquor made by monks and alchemists across Europe, particularly in southern France, Flanders and the Netherlands, to provide aqua vita from distillates of grapes and grains. It then became an object of commerce in the spirits industry. Gin emerged in England after the introduction of jenever, a Dutch and Belgian liquor that was originally a medicine. Although this development had been taking place since the early 17th century, gin became widespread after the William of Orange–led 1688 Glorious Revolution and subsequent import restrictions on French brandy.
Vodka: Vodka is a clear distilled alcoholic beverage. Different varieties originated in Poland, Russia, and Sweden. Vodka is composed mainly of water and ethanol but sometimes with traces of impurities and flavorings. Traditionally, it is made by distilling liquid from fermented cereal grains. Potatoes have been used in more recent times, and some modern brands use fruits, honey, or maple sap as the base. Since the 1890s, standard vodkas have been 40% alcohol by volume (ABV) (80 U.S. proof). The European Union has established a minimum alcohol content of 37.5% for vodka. Vodka in the United States must have a minimum alcohol content of 40%.