Viuda de Perez Romo Sangrita
Viuda de Perez Romo Sangrita is the traditional Mexican chaser for tequila: a non-alcoholic (0% ABV) citrus-and-chili drink made in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, bottled in a 750mL format — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Style: Non-alcoholic sangrita (tequila chaser), 0% ABV, 750mL
- Origin: San Luis Potosí, Mexico
- Flavor profile: Sweet, sour, and spicy — citrus, chiles, and spices
- Ingredients (per US retail listings): Lime, orange, and pomegranate juices with chili peppers
- Serve it: Sipped alternately with tequila, or in the classic "bandera" trio with lime juice
The Story Behind Sangrita
Sangrita — "little blood," for its deep red color — originated in Jalisco, the home of tequila, as the traditional companion to a tequila shot. Rather than masking the spirit with salt and lime, the classic Mexican practice is to take small interchanging sips of tequila and sangrita so the tart, sweet, and spicy chaser cleanses the palate and lifts the agave character. Viuda de Perez Romo is one of Mexico's established bottled sangritas, made with citrus juices and chiles in the "picoso" (spicy, less sweet) style that Mexican reviewers favor for drinking alongside a good tequila. Browse the Viuda de Perez Romo brand collection and the tequilas it was made to accompany.
Tasting Notes
Viuda de Perez Romo Sangrita is a mildly sweet, tart, and picoso sip: bright citrus (orange, lime, pomegranate) up front, a savory-spicy chili warmth through the middle, and a tangy, mouth-cleansing finish. Reviewers describe it as "more picoso, less sweet, slightly more tart" than its competitors — the style preferred for alternating sips with tequila rather than shooting straight.
How to Enjoy
The classic serve: pour alternating small sips of your favorite tequila and chilled sangrita — or present the "bandera" (flag): three shot glasses of tequila, lime juice, and sangrita in the colors of the Mexican flag. Sangrita is also the chaser base of the Vampiro cocktail (tequila, sangrita, citrus soda, lime, and salt). Serve it well chilled. For more mixing options, explore cocktail mixers and ingredients at Del Mesa Liquor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is sangrita alcoholic? No — sangrita is a non-alcoholic mixer made from citrus juices, chiles, and spices. It is designed as a chaser for tequila, not as a spirit itself.
How do you drink sangrita with tequila? The traditional way is to sip small amounts of tequila and sangrita alternately — not as a one-and-done shot — letting the tart, spicy sangrita cleanse the palate between sips.
What is in Viuda de Perez Romo Sangrita? Per US retail listings: lime, orange, and pomegranate juices with chili peppers. It is caffeine-free and mildly sweet.
What is the "bandera" serve? The bandera ("flag") is three shot glasses — tequila, lime juice, and sangrita — presented in the colors of the Mexican flag, sipped in rotation.
Keep a bottle chilled for your next tequila night — order Viuda de Perez Romo Sangrita 750mL online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, alongside your favorite bottle of tequila.