The calimocho or kalimotxo (, ) is a drink consisting of equal parts

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and

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-based

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. The concoction dates back to the 1920s in Spain, but was relatively uncommon as Coca-Cola was not manufactured in the country at that time. The first Coca-Cola factory opened in Spain in 1953, and the drink was "reborn" and given its current name in 1972. It has since become a classic of the Basque Country region, in large part due to its simple mixture, accessibility of ingredients, and cheap cost. It is also known as katemba in South Africa, cátembe in Mozambique, bambus in Croatia, jote in Chile, and jesus juice in Argentina.

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