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With Cinco de Mayo quickly approaching, thoughts of tequila-fueled debauchery begin to dance through our heads. But, the after-effects of overly sweet, sour mixes can ruin the ensuing days.
This year stick with another classic cocktail - The El Diablo. Although it is a relative of the Moscow Mule, no copper mugs are necessary!
El Diablo
1 ½ oz. Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado Tequila
½ oz. Crème de Cassis
½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
3 oz. Q Ginger Beer (They use organic agave nectar for the sweetener and are overly carbonated so your cocktail does not fall flat.)
Shake the first three ingredients with ice and strain into an ice-filled Collins glass. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wheel and raspberry (if available).
John Dupont
When you get John Duponttalking about the art of cocktail mixing —not something hard to do —he becomes a proselytizer, a teacher, a raconteur and a pal all at once...an education never felt so good.” -John Curtas, Iron Chef America
