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Shaken · 1 serving

El Diablo

A balanced shaken cocktail combining tequila blanco, creme de cassis, lime juice.

Short answer

El Diablo is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, crème de cassis, lime juice, and ginger beer. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

El Diablo ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
El Diablo ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Crème de Cassis15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Ginger Beer90 ml9 cl3 oz6 parts

Garnish: One small lime wedge

Method

How to make El Diablo

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Collins glass, prepare fresh clear ice, and cut one small lime wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure the blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and creme de cassis into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold.

  4. 04

    Fill the chilled Collins glass with fresh clear ice and strain in the cocktail.

  5. 05

    Top slowly with ginger beer and stir once gently from the bottom.

  6. 06

    Add the single small lime wedge neatly at the rim and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does El Diablo taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

El Diablo questions

What is in a El Diablo?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, crème de cassis, lime juice, and ginger beer.

How long does a El Diablo take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a El Diablo prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a El Diablo alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B040https://punchdrink.com/recipes/el-diablo/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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