El Diablo

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A devilishly good cocktail with a fiery kick, the El Diablo is a lesser-known tequila classic that deserves more time in the spotlight. First appearing in Trader Vic’s 1940s cocktail books, this vibrant drink combines tequila, crème de cassis (a blackcurrant liqueur), fresh lime juice, and a spicy splash of ginger beer. The result? A bold, slightly smoky, and refreshingly tart cocktail with a deep fruity backbone and just enough heat to keep things interesting.

Ingredients

Garnishlime slice

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Directions

  1. 1

    Add the tequila, creme de cassis and lime juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.

  2. 2

    Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice and top with the ginger beer.

  3. 3

    Garnish with a lime slice.

Key Info

Style

collins

Family

collins

Flavor

Tangy blackcurrant with spicy ginger and tequila warmth

Time of Day

afternoon

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