Vampiro

Contemporary Cocktails · Tequila & Mezcal

Vampiro

Mexico's savoury, spicy answer to the Bloody Mary.

Base spirit: Tequila
Origin: Jalisco, Mexico
Period: 1950s

Ingredients

IBA official specification

Blanco tequila50 ml
Tomato juice70 ml
Fresh orange juice30 ml
Fresh lime juice10 ml
Honey1 barspoon
Hot sauce and salt2 dash
Soda watertop up

Glass: Highball
Ice: Ice cubes
Garnish: Lime wedge and salt rim
Technique: Built
Difficulty: Intermediate
Prep time: 2 min

Method

01
Fill a highball with ice.
02
Pour the base ingredients over the ice.
03
Top up and stir gently once.
04
Garnish with lime; salt the rim if desired.

Tasting Notes

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Body

Aroma: Tomato, chilli, citrus
Finish: Savoury and hot
Character: Savoury Mexican highball

Tasting scores are MIXY editorial assessments.

History & Background

Born in Jalisco in the 1950s around Sangrita traditions.

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