Black Flannel Academy

El Diablo

Agave · Blackcurrant · Ginger · Lime · Long & refreshing · Sour · Tequila
El Diablo variation with Chambord
Photo: Edsel L · CC BY-SA 2.0. El Diablo variation with Chambord shown. “VTR - el diablo (?).jpg”. Resized for display.

Tequila and blackcurrant liqueur form a fruit-rich base, sharpened by lime and lengthened with ginger ale.

DrinkBoy published specification · 1 reference serve.

Glassware

Collins glass

Technique

Shake and top

Ice

Fresh cubes (house choice)

Garnish

Lime wheel

Preparation effort

Moderate

Ingredients & measurements

Ingredient mL US fl oz Source measure / qualification
tequila 44.36 1.5 1 1/2 ounces tequila
crème de cassis 22.18 0.75 3/4 ounce crème de cassis
lime juice 14.79 0.5 1/2 ounce lime juice
ginger ale 118.29 4 4 ounces ginger ale

Converted equivalents are rounded for display; use one measurement system consistently. Dashes, spoonfuls, fruit counts and unspecified top-ups remain source measures. A blank equivalent does not mean zero.

How to make it

Shake tequila, cassis and lime with ice. Strain into the glass and add ginger ale.

Glass: Collins glass. Ice: Fresh cubes (house choice). Garnish: Lime wheel.

Flavor & balance

  • Sour (Acidic) (dominant): Citrus contributes the principal tart edge; fruit ripeness and juice yield affect balance.
  • Sweet (supporting): Sweeteners, fruit or sweetened modifiers round the attack and add weight; product sugar varies.
  • Spicy (Heat) (supporting): Ginger or pepper seasoning supplies heat distinct from ethanol warmth.
  • Earthy / Herbal (supporting): Botanicals, fresh herbs or the base spirit give aromatic plant character; this is not a basic taste.

Assess sweetness, bitterness and tactile drying separately. These flavor expectations are based on recipe structure, not measured tasting scores. Actual products, ice and dilution will change the result.

Preparation & batching

Service complexity: moderate. Batchability: spirit components only.

  • Measure and label the chosen product specification; chill appropriate glassware.
  • Prepare and measure fresh fruit components for the service plan; do not assume a fruit count guarantees a juice volume.

Add carbonated ingredients at service; do not shake or store the finished fizzy drink as a still batch. Workload is an editorial assessment; no labor timing or storage validation is claimed.

Spirit & ingredient choices

Style Role Evidence level Qualification
S003 — 100% Agave Blanco Tequila base qualified A 100% agave blanco is one compatible choice; this generic tequila reference does not require 100% agave or establish age.
S008 — Blanco Tequila base qualified Blanco tequila without a 100% requirement is another compatible choice; source age/category unspecified.
S061 — Fruit Liqueur supporting documented Named ingredient fits this style family; confirm the chosen product identity.
S065 — 0 ABV Mixer mixer qualified Mixer role only; select a verified 0.0% product. The finished cocktail is not itself classified as this ingredient style.

Recipe notes & variations

For a Black Flannel variation, change one component at a time and record the selected product, proof, sweetener concentration and dilution. Compare it with this reference before naming or publishing the variation.

Sources & further reading

  • Robert Hess / DrinkBoy — checked 2026-09-18. Recipe identity and published ingredient specification; editorial sensory and workload assessments are not source tasting results.

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