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El Diablo
Posted: July 17, 2026
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El Diablo ('The Devil') is a Mexican-born cocktail that pairs blanco tequila with crème de cassis, fresh lime, and ginger beer into a drink that's simultaneously fruity, spicy, and refreshingly citrusy. Created by Trader Vic in the 1940s, it remained obscure for decades before a modern cocktail revival brought it back to deserved prominence. The combination of blackcurrant liqueur and ginger gives the tequila's agave character a surprisingly complementary frame — earthy, sweet, and with just enough bite to live up to its name.
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass or Collins glass with ice.
- Add blanco tequila, crème de cassis, and fresh lime juice.
- Top with ginger beer and stir gently once to combine.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and, optionally, a brandied cherry for a nod to the cassis.