The El Diablo is a delicious and underrated tequila drink: It’s like a Mule with tequila, lime and ginger beer, plus a bit of crème de Cassis (a French blackcurrant liqueur) for color and flavor.
Given its name, El Diablo is also a popular option for Halloween gatherings. What to serve with it? The folks at Tequila Corralejo have some suggestions.
One is Queso Fundido with Chorizo, made with melted cheese with spicy chorizo, and served with warm tortillas or chips. Why does it work with the El Diablo? The rich, melted cheese and spicy chorizo enhance the bold flavors of the tequila and ginger beer, creating a balanced and satisfying pairing.
Grilled Elote (Mexican Street Corn) is another match. The grilled corn on the cob, coated with mayonnaise, cheese, chili powder and lime boasts smoky, spicy and tangy flavors that complement the ginger beer and Crème de Cassis, while the lime ties in with the citrus elements of the cocktail.
Finally, you can’t go wrong with Chili-Lime Chicken Wings: Chicken wings marinated in a chili-lime sauce and grilled or baked. The spicy and tangy chicken wings provide a perfect match for the zesty and spicy notes of the El Diablo cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz. Corralejo anjeo tequila
- ½ oz. Lime juice
- ½ oz. Crème de Cassis
- 3 oz. Q Mixers ginger beer
Instructions
- Build in a glass.
- Add ice then stir.
- Garnish with lime wedge and wheel.
