Lady Gaga, one of the most beloved pop icons of this generation, has stirred up conversation, not with her music this time, but with her rather surprising taste in drinks. The singer revealed her signature red wine mix during a playful segment with Vanity Fair for their YouTube series, Lady Gaga Takes a Lie Detector Test. Asked, "How do you order red wine at the bar?" Gaga responded, "With maraschino cherries and Diet Coke." Her answer passed the lie detector test. The revelation quickly caught the attention of food enthusiasts and mixology lovers online. While some European fans claimed the drink has long been a quiet staple in certain bars, others argued that the combination of sweet cherries, diet soda, and red wine might clash more than complement.
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Even though the interview was published in February, the drink has been leading new summer drink trends.
A TikToker recently reviewed the mix, revealing, "The two together ... kind of cancel each other out, both very subtle," as quoted by Fox News. The content creator added, "I do not know if I would order it, but I will probably finish this glass."
Another social media user called it a "boozy cherry Coke, but with rich tannins from the red wine," further mentioning, "Will I be having it again? Absolutely not."
One critic described it as "mayhem in a glass", referring to the chaotic flavour mix.
Some love it, others call it 'mayhem in a glass'.
A few others gave the drink a thumbs up, with one saying, "This is getting a well yes from me. I will definitely be drinking more of these."
"It tastes like sangria, very nice," said another fan, while a third person shared, "I am not a red wine girlie so it is a no for me."
The drink may have roots in a Spanish red wine cocktail
Lady Gaga's unusual red wine concoction is actually a twist on a classic European cocktail known as kalimotxo (pronounced cal-ee-mo-cho). Traditionally popular in Spain's Basque Country, the drink mixes equal parts red wine and cola, served over ice, often as a casual, low-cost party drink. Some prefer to mix it with lime soda or orange pop. The drink has also been confirmed as a staple in European bars for years, especially in the late 2000s.
We are quite entertained by the unique combination. Are you?