El Diablo

The El Diablo is one of my favorite highballs for a reason. It's this surprising and satisfying combination of earthy tequila, rich cassis, tart lime, and spicy ginger that just works beautifully together. It's complex yet totally crushable, and the interactive garnish is just plain fun.

Approximate ABV 10.6%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $3.63
Taste Foundation Sweet, Sour/Tart
Taste Nuance Fruity, Spicy

Recipe Ingredients

1.5 oz. (45 ml) Milagro Reposado Tequila Add to Cart
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Jules Theuriet Crème de Cassis de Dijon Add to Cart
1/2 oz. (15 ml) fresh lime juice
3 oz. (90 ml) ginger beer OR spicy ginger ale
Inverted lime rind filled with the crème de cassis for “interactive” garnish

Recipe Directions

1. Into a highball glass, add the tequila, crème de cassis, and fresh lime juice.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Top with the ginger beer or spicy ginger ale.
4. Give it a gentle stir to combine.
5. Garnish with the inverted lime rind, filled with the crème de cassis.

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