The El Diablo is the other, other tequila classic, often overshadowed by its more well-known cousins, the Margarita and the Paloma, the El Diablo is a mid-century classic created by tiki legend Trader Vic in 1946. A balanced, refreshing mixture of earthy tequila, tart lime, spicy ginger and sweet, fruity blackcurrant liqueur.
We’ve stuck to the classic recipe for this one, opting for spicier, more flavourful ginger beer over ginger ale which is preferred in some iterations.
INGREDIENTS:
- 35ml Blanco Tequila
- 15ml Crème de Cassis
- 15ml Lime Juice
- Ginger Beer to Top
- Lime Wheels for Garnish
EQUIPMENT:
- Shaker
- Jigger/Measure
- Hawthorn Strainer
- Elbow Press
- Cubed Ice
METHOD:
1) Using your jigger to measure, add the tequila and crème de cassis to your Boston glass or the bottom half of your shaker
2) Using your elbow press, squeeze the juice of half a lime (roughly 15ml) into your shaker
3) Fill with cubed ice and seal
4) Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds
5) Using your Hawthorn strainer, strain into a tall glass
6) Fill glass with fresh cubed ice
7) Top up with ginger beer
8) Garnish with a couple of lime wheels
9) Serve and enjoy!
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