Mexican El Diablo with Fresh Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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A vibrant, refreshing cocktail balancing smoky mezcal, tart crème de cassis, and homemade ginger beer for a modern twist on the classic. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Mezcal, Crème de Cassis, Fresh Lime Juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 oz Mezcal
0.75 oz Crème de Cassis
0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
4 oz Fresh Ginger Beer
1 Lime Twist

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Instructions

Step 1: In a highball glass filled with ice, combine 1.5 oz mezcal, 0.75 oz crème de cassis, and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, stirring gently for 20 seconds to blend the flavors without over-diluting.
Step 2: Top with 4 oz fresh ginger beer, pouring slowly down the side of the glass to preserve the carbonation and create a layered effect.
Step 3: Gently stir once with a bar spoon to integrate the ginger beer, then garnish with a lime twist, expressing its oils over the drink before placing it on the rim.