The El Diablo cocktail is an easy-to-mix tequila drink with a vibrant and refreshing flavor that is perfect for Halloween.
Although not strictly a Halloween cocktail, El Diablo means “the devil” in Spanish, and the reddish hues of the drink make it a popular choice for the holiday.
The drink is made with crème de cassis, tequila, and ginger beer. It is flavored and garnished with lime.
Keep reading to learn how to make the El Diablo drink.
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Ingredients for the El Diablo cocktail recipe
The drink could not be easier to make. Gather your ingredients. You’ll need:
- 1 1/2 ounce Patron Silver tequila
- 1 ounce of fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ounce crème de cassis
- 3 ounces of ginger beer
- Lime wedge and wheel to garnish
You’ll also need a cocktail shaker and a highball glass.
Crème de cassis (pronounced creme dai kah sees) is also known as Cassis liqueur. It is a dark red liqueur made from blackcurrants that are crushed and then soaked in alcohol, with added sugar.
You will want to use good tequila to make this cocktail. Go for a tequila reposado such as Patron Silver.
Since you’ll be sipping on the drink, you want something flavorful, but not so pricey that you feel it is wasted in a mixed drink.
How to make the El Diablo drink
Place the tequila, crème de cassis, and lime juice. into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake well to make sure the ingredients are well chilled. Strain into a highball glass with fresh ice and a lime wedge.
Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wheel.
El Diablo flavor profile
The flavor of this classic El Diablo cocktail is citrusy and floral. Crème de cassis takes a bit of the bite out of the Ginger beer, and complements the Patron Silver tequila beautifully.
- Type of drink – spirit-based
- Cocktail type – classic
- How to serve – over ice in a highball glass, or in a copper mug for a more casual experience
- Preparation – shaken
- Strength – medium
- Difficulty – easy
- Brands – Patron Silver, Ginger Beer
- When to serve – popular as a Halloween drink, but can be served all year round.
The flavor of the El Diablo has some sweetness, but is richer and spicier than a margarita.
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For more drinks featuring tequila, try one of these recipes:
- Patrón pineapple cocktail – made with Patrón Silver and Citrónge
- Paloma Cocktail Recipe – Patrón grapefruit highball drink
- Sour apple pucker drink – Green Halloween cocktail recipe
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Admin note: This recipe for the El Diablo cocktail first appeared on the blog in April of 2022. This post has been updated with new photos, a printable recipe card, and a slideshow video.
El Diablo Cocktail - Patron Silver - Ginger Beer Mixed Drink
The El Diablo cocktail is an easy-to-mix tequila drink with a vibrant and refreshing flavor.
The drink is made with crème de cassis, tequila, and some ginger beer, then flavored and garnished with lime.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounce Patron Silver tequila
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice, freshly squeezed
- ½ ounce creme de cassis
- 3 ounces of ginger beer
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 lime wheel to garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except for the ginger beer in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until the drink is well chilled.
- Add ice and a lime wedge to a highball glass.
- Strain the cocktail into the highball glass.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 228Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 4gSugar: 20gProtein: 1g
Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.