A lesser-known traditional Mexican cocktail, the tequila el diablo rojo, is a cocktail that we discovered in Arizona and knew that we had to make it when we got back home. It looks great and is the perfect blending of tequila, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer, the blackcurrant liqueur adds a sweetness and a visual elegance that makes this cocktail a real winner!

Homemade tequila el diablo rojo in a highball glass.

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Why you’ll love this tequila cocktail

It’s a light and refreshing cocktail, a perfect drink for a long, hot summer’s day.
It takes just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make.
It’s not particularly well known, so there’s every chance that your guests won’t have tried one before.

One sip of this delicious tequila diablo rojo and you’ll be wondering why you’ve never made it before. Quick, delicious, and worthy of being on your favorite cocktails list.

Ingredients for making a tequila diablo rojo, lime juice, ginger beer, tequila, sugar syrup and creme de cassis.

What is an El Diablo rojo cocktail?

Ask people to name a tequila cocktail, and they’ll probably think of a classic margarita, a Paloma, or a tequila sunrise.

Ask the same people, and they have probably never heard of an El Diablo rojo cocktail.

But this unsung hero of the traditional tequila cocktail range really should be more well-known because it’s a captivating mix of tequila, creme de cassis – blackcurrant liqueur, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer.

Which type of glass is used when making an El Diablo?

A tequila el diablo rojo looks fantastic once the creme de cassis is poured in, so we recommend a highball glass to really show it off.

Tequila el diablo rojo cocktail, freshly made with ice cubes and pomegranate seeds as garnish.

Recipe tips and notes

Use a mid-range tequila brand; don’t go budget, but equally, don’t buy top shelf. We used tequila Blanco in our el diablo rojo.

How to make a tequila el diablo rojo with step-by-step instructions

A complete printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.

In a highball glass, add a good handful of ice cubes (flower ice cubes would look great) so they fill the glass halfway.

Process shots for how to make a tequila el diablo rojo cocktail add tequila, lime juice and sugar syrup.

Then add tequila, fresh lime juice, and sugar syrup.

Now gently stir so that the liquids are evenly combined, then top up your glass with ginger beer and stir once again.

Process shots for how to make a tequila el diablo rojo cocktail stir, add ginger beer and creme de cassis.

Now, slowly pour your creme de cassis into your glass and garnish with pomegranate seeds.

Serve and enjoy – cheers!

We hope you enjoy making our tequila el diablo rojo cocktail and would love to hear how you got on with it.

Please leave a comment or ask any questions that you may have.

Two tequila el diablo rojo cocktails with pomegranate seed garnish and a striped straw.

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A homemade tequila el diablo rojo in a highball glass with a straw and pomegranate seeds.

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Tequila El Diablo Rojo Recipe

An unsung hero of the tequila cocktail world. Blending tequila with fresh lime juice, creme de cassis, and ginger beer gives a beautiful refreshing bitter-sweet cocktail that is perfect as a sundowner on a long hot summer's day. Perfect summer drink for BBQs and happy hour!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Servings

Calories204

Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: Mexican

Author: Jane Chapman

Ingredients

Ice cubes
2 oz Tequila
½ oz Fresh lime juice
½ oz Sugar syrup
Ginger beer top up your glass
2 tsp Creme de cassis
Pomegranate seeds optional

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

In a highball glass, add a good handful of ice cubes, so they fill the glass halfway
Ice cubes
Then add tequila, fresh lime juice, and sugar syrup
2 oz Tequila, ½ oz Fresh lime juice, ½ oz Sugar syrup
Now gently stir so that the liquids are evenly combined, then top up your glass with ginger beer and stir once again
Ginger beer
Now, slowly pour your creme de cassis into your glass and garnish with pomegranate seeds
2 tsp Creme de cassis, Pomegranate seeds
Serve and enjoy – cheers!

Notes

Use a mid-range tequila brand, don’t go budget but equally don’t buy top shelf. We used tequila Blanco in our el diablo rojo.

Nutrition

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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2 Comments

Jenn says:

January 1, 2022 at 8:41 pm

Amazing cocktail! I loved how balanced the flavors were – not too sweet, not too tart. It was lovely and refreshing and I can’t wait to sip on another!

1. Mandy from Splash of Taste says:
  
  January 2, 2022 at 12:55 pm
  
  We’re so pleased you enjoyed it – it’s one of our favorites too!