"At first glance, it might look a bit like some other brunch favorites, but the first sip lets you know you've never had anything quite like it. A Vampiro consists of tequila mixed with orange juice, lime, salt, and grapefruit soda as well as a splash of something you may not have heard of: sangrita. Sangrita is a traditional chaser for tequila, a reddish concoction of tomato juice, citrus juices like lime and orange, savory seasonings, and chiles."
"making room for a midday meal with a Mexican flair, be it plates of huevos rancheros or a heaping serving of deliciously saucy classic homemade chilaquiles. Regardless of whether your menu leans on Mexican flavors, there's one tequila drink that deserves a place on the brunch table, and it isn't the one-ingredient swap that you find in a Bloody Maria cocktail. No, the Vampiro is much more complex, with an intriguing balance of sweet and savory flavors."
A Vampiro is a tequila-based cocktail that pairs tequila with orange juice, lime, salt, grapefruit soda, and sangrita to create a sweet-and-savory flavor profile. Sangrita is a reddish tequila chaser made from tomato juice, citrus juices such as lime and orange, savory seasonings, and chiles. The Vampiro often appears alongside brunch dishes, complementing Mexican-inspired plates like huevos rancheros and chilaquiles. The first sip can be surprising because of the savory tomato and chile elements, but the combination of citrus and grapefruit soda smooths into a balanced, complex drink. The drink can be traced to Oscar Hernández from Jalisco.
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