Elliston El Diablo

Name: Elliston El Diablo
Ingredients: 1 oz London Dry Gin; 0.5 oz Reposado Tequila; 0.5 oz Blueberry Liqueur; 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice; 2 dash(es) Cloudberry Bitters; 2 oz Ginger Ale

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By Chris Russell

Submitted on: April 28, 2023

Essentials

Refreshing

Sticking with the theme of making East Coast twists on tiki classics, I offer up this now tiki-adjacent-at-best riff on Trader Vic’s El Diablo. I didn’t want to fully swap out tequila for gin, but the first draft with an equal split of gin and blanco tequila didn’t work out so well. Letting the gin star and using an aged tequila to temper the strong agave flavour led to the perfect balance. Recommended brands: •Newfoundland Distillery Co. Dry Gin & Cloudberry Bitters •Cazadores Reposado Tequi...

Ingredients

1 oz
London Dry Gin

0.5 oz
Reposado Tequila

0.5 oz
Blueberry Liqueur

0.5 oz
Fresh Lime Juice

2 dash(es)
Cloudberry Bitters

2 oz
Ginger Ale

Instructions

Garnish

lime wedge, swizzle stick

Build

Build In Glass

Glass

Estimated strength

About 13% ABV (estimate)

By Chris Russell

Craft Tiki Cocktails

Home bartender based in St. John's, Newfoundland. Like many, I got into this hobby-turned-obsession-turned-side gig during the pandemic, and it's been a journey! I have a passion for tiki classics and modern exotic cocktails, especially when I can infuse them with spirits and quality ingredients from the East Coast of Canada. On Instagram & TikTok @avalonhomebar...

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Combine all ingredients (except ginger ale) in a highball glass. Add cracked ice to fill. Top with ginger ale, and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a lime wedge and swizzle stick.

Editor's Note

Gin and reposado tequila anchor this East Coast riff on the El Diablo. Blueberry liqueur and cloudberry bitters add a distinct, layered fruit profile to the classic ginger-lime base.