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Vampiro
TequilaAdvancedOld-Fashioned glass

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Vampiro

Vampiro combines Tequila, Tomato Juice, Orange Juice, Lime Juice in a ordinary drink served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for brunch, summer patio and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.

Taste profile

Balanced, sweet, balanced, and smooth.

Best for

Best for brunch, summer patio.

Quick tags

IBANewEra

Quick fact

The vampiro is a cocktail that includes fruit juice, spices, fruit soda, fresh lime juice, and tequila. The vampiro has a fruity, lightly carbonated, and spicy taste.

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How to make it

Build it step by step.

6 steps
  1. 1Vampiros may be made in a tall glass or an old fashioned glass.
  2. 2Bartenders may first "rim" the glass with Kosher Salt, which is done by placing a layer of Kosher Salt on a chopping board, moistening the glass' rim with lime juice or water, and then placing the upside down glass rim onto the Kosher Salt, so that the salt sticks to the moistened rim.
  3. 3The second step is to fill half the glass with ice and add one or two shooter glasses full of high quality Tequila.
  4. 4The next stage is to add the flavouring elements.
  5. 5This is done by squeezing a fresh lime into the glass, adding a few grains of salt, adding citrus-flavoured soda pop, until the glass is 4/5 full, and then adding spicy Viuda de Sanchez (or orange juice, lime juice and pico de gallo).
  6. 6The final step is to stir the ingredients so that the flavours are properly blended.

Method

Blended

Finish

Usually finished with Orange Juice and Lime Juice.

Taste map

Strength

Balanced

Sweetness

Sweet

Sourness

Balanced

Bitterness

Smooth

Read: Vampiro is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Tequila, Tomato Juice, Orange Juice.

Texture and serve cues

Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
Frozen style

Best for

Best for brunch, summer patio.

Glassware

Old-Fashioned glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

Flavor read

Expect round sweetness with support from Tequila, Tomato Juice, Orange Juice.

Best pairing

Works well with brunch dishes, salty snacks, and lighter daytime food.

Serving style

Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a advanced prep that still feels polished in the glass.

Where it fits

Vampiro is associated with the New Era Drinks family of modern cocktail classics.

Background

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

The vampiro is a cocktail that includes fruit juice, spices, fruit soda, fresh lime juice, and tequila. The vampiro has a fruity, lightly carbonated, and spicy taste.

Reference cards

Base spirit

Tequila

Category

Ordinary Drink

IBA category

New Era Drinks

Alcohol

Alcoholic

Glass

Old-Fashioned glass

Method

Blended

Garnish

Usually finished with Orange Juice and Lime Juice.

Updated

March 11, 2026

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