Medio y Medio

Name: Medio y Medio
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Uruguayan
Ingredients: 100ml dry sparkling wine, well chilled; 100ml sweet white wine (muscatel or similar), well chilled

Medio y Medio (MEH-dee-oh ee MEH-dee-oh)

Half Sparkling Wine Half White Wine

⏱ Prep Time 5 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

Montevideo's signature cocktail — a refreshing blend of half dry sparkling wine and half sweet white wine, served ice-cold in a tall glass with a light golden sparkle.

Nutrition & Info

Carbs 8.0g

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ sulfites

Equipment Needed

tall glass wine chiller

Presentation Guide

Vessel: tall chilled glass

Garnishes: none

Accompaniments: grilled meats, empanadas

Instructions

1
Chill both wines thoroughly before serving.
2
Pour sweet white wine into a tall glass.
3
Slowly pour sparkling wine on top.
4
Stir gently once to combine. Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.

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Did You Know?

Medio y Medio was invented at the historic Roldós bar in Montevideo's Ciudad Vieja and can still be ordered there today — the original recipe has remained unchanged for over a century.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

tall glass
wine chiller

Garnishing

none

Accompaniments

grilled meats, empanadas

The Story Behind Medio y Medio

Created in the early 1900s at the legendary Roldós bar in Montevideo's old city, Medio y Medio became the capital's signature aperitif. The simple 50-50 blend of sparkling and sweet wine captures the Uruguayan love of uncomplicated pleasures. It is especially associated with the Mercado del Puerto, where visitors drink it alongside grilled meats.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed aperitif, afternoon drink at mercado del puerto 📜 Origins: Invented at Roldós bar, Montevideo, early 20th century

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