“The Vampiro was created in the late 1970s or early 1980s by Oscar Hernández, a fruit stand owner in San Luis Soyatlán, Jalisco, Mexico. He would prepare this refreshing drink for himself to combat the heat, mixing tequila, citrus soda, and local Viuda de Sánchez sangrita. The drink's blood-red color earned it the name "Vampiro" (Spanish for "vampire"). It quickly gained popularity throughout Mexico and eventually crossed into the United States, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.”