History & Heritage
“Printed by Trader Vic in 1946 as the Mexican El Diablo, this tequila cousin of the rum Diablo layers cassis and lime with a spicy ginger top, helping usher agave spirits into mid‑century cocktail canon.”
Ingredients
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Method
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Fill a highball with ice
Shake tequila, cassis, and lime briefly with ice and strain into the glass
Top with chilled ginger beer and give a gentle stir
Garnish with a lime wheel and optional blackberry
Glassware
Built over ice in a highball or Collins glass
Garnish
Fresh slice
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Chill ginger beer; pour gently to preserve carbonation
High‑quality cassis keeps sweetness vivid, not cloying
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