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The Valencia water it’s a cocktail prepared based on Orange juice -so typical of the Valencian region- and various alcoholic beverages, created in 1959 at the Madrid café in the city of Valencia. It should be served very cold, so it is ideal for cooling off on nights during the hottest times of the year. If you also want to learn how to prepare this delicious drink, don’t miss the OneHowTo article on how to make Agua de Valencia.
Low difficulty
Ingredients:
Steps to follow:
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The first step to prepare the traditional Agua de Valencia will be make fresh orange juice, squeezing these fruits. We recommend that you make sure that the fruit is ripe and has juice; otherwise you will need countless oranges.
2
Next, you will need to start add the liquors that the Agua de Valencia contains. On the one hand, you should add cava or semi-dry champagne and, on the other, gin and vodka. It should be noted that some people also add Cointreau to enhance the orange flavor, but if the fruit is natural it is not necessary or recommended.
3
In reference to the necessary amount of each liquid, it will vary depending on how much Valencia water you want to prepare, but the proportions should be:
- 2 parts fresh orange juice
- 2 parts of cava or champagne
- 1 part vodka
- 1 part gin
4
You can also add sugar to Agua de Valencia so that it acquires a sweeter flavor, according to your preferences. You will have to stir it well so that it dissolves completely and you can also add some orange slices.
5
This is a drink that should be served very cold, so we recommend you prepare it in advance and let the Agua de Valencia cool down in the fridge or add plenty of ice cubes.
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