El Diablo Cocktail
Is a tequila-based mixed drink that blends crème de cassis, ginger beer, and fresh lime juice, creating a balanced profile of sweetness, acidity, and spice that fits perfectly with Halloween’s dark and playful theme. Within the context of Halloween cocktail recipes, El Diablo stands out as recognizable in the“tequila cocktail” family, carrying historical roots from the Tiki era and offering a visually dramatic presentation with its deep, ruby-red color. If you’re looking to bring an impressive tequila cocktail to your Halloween table, El Diablo deserves the spotlight.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Casa México Tequila Blanco
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz red fruit liqueur
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 spoonful red fruit jam (set as garnish)
- 2 pineapple fronds (set as garnish)
- 1 dehydrated lemon wheel (set as garnish)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
- Shake until the outside frosts
- Strain into a hurricane glass over fresh ice
- Finish with the garnish, and don’t skip the pineapple fronds. They’re what give the drink its horns!
Notes
To prepare an El Diablo cocktail, add tequila, crème de cassis, and fresh lime juice to a highball or hurricane glass filled with ice, then stir gently to combine. Top the mixture with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge or a blackberry to finish. This approach preserves the carbonation and delivers the cocktail’s signature balance of sweetness, acidity, and spice. To prepare El Diablo Cocktail in 4 steps, follow instructions below.
