El Diablo Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 oz José Cuervo Tradicional Reposado
- 1⁄2 oz Joseph Cartron Double Crème de Cassis de Bourgogne
- 3⁄4 oz Lime juice
- 2 oz Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Beer
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Collins glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
Method:
- SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- TOP with ginger beer and briefly stir.
Garnish:
- Garnish with lime wedge.
Nutrition:
One serving of El Diablo Cocktail contains 178 calories
History:
The El Diablo started life as a mere "Diablo" in the "Tropical Specialties" section of Hyman Gale & Gerald F. Marco's 1940 book The How and When.
Review:
The tequila, rich red berry fruit, lime and ginger aren't exactly a subtle combination but it is one that has proved both popular and enduring.
