Warm up your winter with our easy El Diablo recipe! Tequila, lime juice, crème de cassis, and ginger beer make this cocktail a perfect match for frosty days.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 177
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Tequila
- ½ oz Crème de Cassis
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- Ginger beer
- Lime wheel or twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour ½ oz fresh lime juice over the ice.
- Measure and pour ½ oz Crème de Cassis into the glass.
- Add 1½ oz Tequila to the mix.
- Top off with ginger beer, leaving some room for stirring.
- Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Place a lime wheel or twist into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Tequila: If you're out of Tequila, try using mezcal for a smokier flavor profile or a white rum for a lighter, more subtle taste.
- Crème de Cassis: Raspberry liqueur can be used as a substitute if you can't find crème de cassis. It's less sweet, so you might want to adjust the amount of lime juice accordingly.
- Ginger Beer: If you don't have ginger beer on hand, ginger ale can work in a pinch, though it will make the drink sweeter and less spicy.
Making a Pitcher of El Diablo:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of Tequila, 4 oz of crème de cassis, and 4 oz of fresh lime juice. Top off with ginger beer to taste.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the tequila, crème de cassis, and lime juice. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled highball glasses, top off with ginger beer, garnish with a lime wheel or twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute; these are available and do a good job mimicking Tequila's flavor.
- Crème de Cassis Substitute: Opt for a blackcurrant cordial or a simple syrup with some blackcurrant juice.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
This cocktail is already vegan-friendly as it doesn't contain any animal products. Just ensure that the specific brands of alcohol you're using are vegan, as some brands may use animal products in their processing methods.What is an El Diablo cocktail?
An El Diablo drink is a tequila-based cocktail made of Tequila, crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur), lime juice, and ginger beer. This combination creates a refreshing and tangy flavor profile with a hint of sweetness from the blackcurrant liqueur.
The El Diablo is not difficult to make, as it follows the basic structure of many classic cocktails: spirit, sweetener, citrus, and mixer. The key to making this cocktail well is balance – ensuring that no one ingredient overpowers the others.
What is an El Diablo cocktail made of – The ingredients
Get ready to make your El Diablo cocktail with these ingredients:
- Tequila: The El Diablo cocktail’s primary spirit provides a strong, robust base.
- Creme de Cassis: A sweet, dark liqueur made from blackcurrants. It adds depth and a fruity undertone to the drink.
- Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice brings a tangy acidity that balances out the sweetness of the creme de cassis.
- Ginger Beer: This ingredient tops off the cocktail, adding a spicy kick and effervescence that makes the drink refreshing and complex.
