Vampiro
A savory-spicy tequila cocktail from Jalisco: blood-red tomato and orange juice, fresh lime, and a fiery dash of hot sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila (blanco)
- 2 oz tomato juice
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp grenadine
- Hot sauce and salt, to taste
- Lime wheel, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Combine tequila, tomato juice, orange juice, lime juice, and grenadine in a shaker with ice.
- 2Add a dash of hot sauce and a pinch of salt to taste, then shake well.
- 3Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice and garnish with a lime wheel.
Origin & Story
The Vampiro — Spanish for vampire — takes its name from its dramatic crimson color, which comes from mixing tomato juice with orange juice and fresh lime. Hugely popular in Jalisco and throughout western Mexico, it occupies a space between the Bloody Mary and the Paloma: savory and spicy like the former, bright and citrusy like the latter.
Compare with similar cocktails
You might also like
Spicy Margarita
A classic margarita with a fiery kick, usually achieved with jalapeño-infused tequila or muddling fresh peppers.
Mexican Mule
A south-of-the-border take on the Moscow Mule, swapping vodka for peppery blanco tequila.
Margarita
A bright, zesty classic balancing the earthy notes of tequila with tart lime and a hint of orange sweetness.