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The El Diablo cocktail on a white countertop with a bottle of tequila in the background.

El Diablo Cocktail Recipe

Melissa
This El Diablo cocktail recipe is a classic cocktail that is just slightly sweet and a little spicy thanks to the addition of ginger beer and creme de cassis.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course cocktail, Halloween
Cuisine American - Mexican inspired, Cocktails
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ ounces tequila blanco
  • ½ ounce crème de cassis
  • ½ ounce lime juice
  • 3 ounces ginger beer
  • Extra lime wedges and blackberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Pour tequila, creme de cassis, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 
  • Shake until well chilled. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
  • Top with ginger beer and garnish, if desired. 

Notes

Instructions for a batch of 8:
  • 1 ½ cups tequila blanco
  • ½ cup crème de cassis 
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • 3 cups ginger beer 
  • Extra lime wedges and/or blackberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions and tips for batching:
  • You can make the base mixture in advance—up to a day before the event. 
  • For the base mixture, combine the tequila, crème de cassis, and lime juice in a pitcher and refrigerate it until you're ready to serve.
  • It's very important to add the ginger beer just before you serve the drink to prevent it from going flat. 
  • Give the pitcher a good stir after adding the ginger beer to ensure that the flavors are well-distributed.
  • Pour into cups filled with ice. Avoid adding ice to the pitcher or punch bowl to prevent dilution. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg
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