The Smoked Vampiros
This delish Mexican inspired cocktail is sure to tantilise the taste buds. We've altered The Vampiros Mexicano (Mexican Vampire) slightly - but we're sure you'll love it as much as we do. Not for the faint hearted...
Cocktail Ingredients
- 60ml Patron Reposado Tequila
- 30ml tomato juice
- 30ml freshly squeezed orange juice
- squeeze of lime juice
- squeeze of grenadine/pomegranate syrup
- 7 drops of red hot pepper sauce
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 grind of pepper
- Tajin seasoning to salt the rim of the glass (see notes below)
- 1 pinch pecan wood chips (for your cocktail smoker)
Cocktail Method
- Pre-chill a rocks glass
- Shake all the above ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice
- Remove cocktail shaker lid
- Add your smoke top to the cocktail shaker
- Add pinch of wood chips
- Light for 10 seconds or so then let it stand while you salt the rim of your glass
- Rim the glass with Tajin seasoning
- Remove smoke top and replace with cocktail shaker lid
- Shake cocktail again
- Strain ingredients into your pre-chilled glass
- Add lime wheel as garnish
What is Tajin seasoning?
Tajin is a distinctive blend of mild chili peppers, lime, and sea salt, making it an ideal, spicy rim for cocktails like margaritas and Vampiros. It is readily available at Woolworths and adds a burst of flavour when sprinkled on fruits like pineapple, mango, orange, and watermelon, as well as on corn, potatoes, and avocados.
