El Diablo
Tequila · Highball
Tequila, crème de cassis, lime, and ginger beer — Trader Vic printed it in 1946 and called it 'the Devil' for its sneaky red crown.
| Glass | Highball |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 12% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | spicy, berry, citrus, refreshing |
Ingredients
- Blanco Tequila1.5 oz
- Crème de Cassis0.5 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice0.5 oz
- Ginger Beer4 oz
- Lime Wheel1 piece
Method
- Add tequila, lime juice, and crème de cassis to highball glass
- Fill with ice
- Top with ginger beer
- Stir briefly
- Garnish with lime wheel
Pro Tips
- Tequila + crème de cassis + lime + ginger beer — the Devil is in the details.
- Reposado tequila has the backbone; blanco gets lost in the ginger.
- Fever-Tree ginger beer for cleaner spice; Goslings is too intense.