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El Diablo

A spicy-sweet tequila highball with creme de cassis and ginger beer.

tequilaEasy~12% ABV

MethodBuildGlassHighball GlassIcecubedGarnishlime wedge

⚠ Contains: 🌾 Gluten

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

1½ ozreposado tequila
½ ozcreme de cassis
½ ozfresh lime juice(freshly squeezed)
3 ozginger beer(to top)
lime wedgegarnish

Tools

Instructions

1Fill a highball glass with cubed ice.
2Add tequila and creme de cassis and lime juice.
3Top with ginger beer.
4Gently stir to combine.
5Garnish with a lime wedge.

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History & Origin

First appeared in Trader Vic's Book of Food and Drink in 1946. A classic tiki-era drink that combines Mexican and Caribbean influences.

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