Soft Drink:
La Casera brand is the preferred choice of soft drink for this cocktail.
If 7 Up or Sprite are used, they should be diluted with carbonated water.
Variations
Rum or martini can also be used in the making of this cocktail.
Orange soda and rosé wine can be used instead of the traditional red wine and lemon-flavored soda drink.
Drink ware
A highball glass, a wine goblet, a rocks glass can all be used for serving this cocktail. For larger crowds of people, it can be made in a pitcher or in a punch bowl.