Tequila Ginger El Diablo
A bold cocktail marrying the smoky warmth of tequila with the sweet richness of crème de cassis and the spicy zing of ginger, finished with lime brightness. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together reposado tequila, 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 200 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz reposado tequila
- 0.5 oz crème de cassis
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 3 oz ginger beer
- 1 lime wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes to the top.
- Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz reposado tequila, 0.5 oz crème de cassis, and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice over the ice.
- Step 3: Top with 3 oz chilled ginger beer, stirring gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to combine without losing fizz.
- Step 4: Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim and a thin slice of crystallized ginger floated on top for aroma.
