Description
The Classic El Diablo Cocktail is a bold and refreshing tequila-based drink featuring crème de cassis, lime juice, and ginger beer, creating a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 2 ounces tequila (blanco or reposado)
- 1/2 ounce crème de cassis
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 3 ounces ginger beer
- Ice
- Lime wedge or wheel, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice.
- Add tequila, crème de cassis, and lime juice to the glass.
- Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a quality ginger beer for best flavor—spicy and not overly sweet.
- Reposado tequila adds depth, but blanco works well for a lighter profile.
- For a stronger berry flavor, add a few extra drops of crème de cassis.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg