Tired of predictable cocktail recipes that play it safe? It’s time to summon your inner devil with the El Diablo – a devilishly delicious libation that’s about to spice up your drinking game.
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Looking for a fruity cocktail with a bite?
Then, you’ll love an El Diablo cocktail! Despite its devious name, this cocktail combines a fruity twist with a bite of tequila.
This captivating concoction blends the fiery kick of tequila with the sweet-tart punch of cassis and the effervescent bite of ginger beer. It’s a flavor symphony that awakens the senses, leaving your taste buds craving more.
We’ve meticulously fine-tuned this recipe to strike the perfect balance, ensuring each sip delivers a mesmerizing dance of flavors.
The El Diablo cocktail is one of the many great tequila cocktails, like a mezcal margarita or pineapple margarita. It’s also a close cousin to a blood orange Paloma and, because of the ginger beer, has a hint of pomegranate Moscow mule.
Watch: 🎥 How to make an El Diablo Drink
What Is an El Diablo Cocktail?
Despite emerging in the mid-19th century on Trader Vic’s menu, a tiki bar founded by Victor Bergeron, the El Diablo cocktail never achieved widespread popularity. It wasn’t until Julie Reiner sold the drink to the Flatiron Lounge in Manhattan, New York City, that the El Diablo cocktail made a comeback.
But we’re here to shine a little light on it. Because we know you’re going to love it.
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What you’ll love about this recipe:
What You Need to Make an El Diablo Cocktail
How to Make an El Diablo Cocktail
- Fill a tall glass with fresh ice and add the tequila, creme de cassis, and lime juice.
- Top with ginger beer, stir gently, and garnish with a lime wedge or lime wheel.
Expert Recipe Tips
- Not a fan of ginger beer? Use ginger ale instead. You can also use ginger syrup for a little bit of sweetness.
- You can also use a highball glass or Collins glass.
- We don’t shake this cocktail, but you could use a cocktail shaker if you want your drink super cold. Just leave out the ginger beer while shaking and then pour it over top of the drink.
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How to Serve an El Diablo Cocktail
Since this cocktail is such a well-rounded drink, you can serve it anytime you want a little pick-me-up. It’s perfect whether you’re relaxing outside on your front porch during a hot day or winding down at night.
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This fiery cocktail will bring you up from the depths with its sweet and spicy notes. If you try this recipe, please rate the recipe card and leave a comment down below to help out the next reader!
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El Diablo Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- fine mesh strainer
- Stirring spoon
- alcohol measuring cup
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz tequila resposado
- ½ oz créme de cassis
- 1 oz lime juice
- Ginger beer - to top
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice and add the tequila, creme de cassis and lime juice.
- Top with ginger beer, stir gently and garnish with lime wheel.
Video
![YouTube video](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TYYyZBejN_A/hqdefault.jpg)
Nutrition
Nutritional informations provided as a courtesy and is only an approximatation. Values will changes based on ingredients used.
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