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!
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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.
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.
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
In a highball glass, add a good handful of ice cubes, so they fill the glass halfway.
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.
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.
More tequila cocktails for you to enjoy
- Long Island iced tea – it never fails to amaze us that this blend of lots of different alcohol works, it really does and you should try it!
- Mexican mule – just like the tequila el diablo rojo, our refreshing Mexican mule incorporates ginger beer and it tastes SO good!
- Tequila old fashioned – a perfect fireside cocktail, smooth tequila belnded with bitters, a cocktail that you’ll want to sip and savour.
- Mojitorita – is it a mojito or is it a margarita? It’s BOTH! A super clever combination of two classic cocktails!
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Tequila el diablo rojo
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
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add a good handful of ice cubes, so they fill the glass halfwayIce cubes
- Then add tequila, fresh lime juice, and sugar syrup2 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 againGinger beer
- Now, slowly pour your creme de cassis into your glass and garnish with pomegranate seeds2 tsp Creme de cassis, Pomegranate seeds
- Serve and enjoy – cheers!
Notes
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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Jenn says
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!
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
We’re so pleased you enjoyed it – it’s one of our favorites too!