In today's video, I'm going to make the El Diablo two ways! This is a tequila classic created by Trader Vic, and I like presenting it in a fun, interactive way. I've also always used ginger beer. The original recipe, however, called for ginger ale! What's the difference? Does it matter? The ginger beer's cloudy - which helps to showcase my dramatic presentation. The ginger ale, on the other hand, isn't cloudy, but packs a spicy ginger punch. So is one better? Why not find out by trying them both side-by-side? In either case, the result is a refreshing tequila drink that's sure to please. Hope you enjoy! Cheers!

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Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
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TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
The History: 1:23
Ginger Beer vs Ale: 2:29
The Booze: 3:19
My Version: 4:25
1946 Version: 6:24
Interactive Garnish: 7:32
Sips: 8:05

MY EL DIABLO RECIPE 4:25
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Milagro Reposado Tequila
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Jules Theuriet Crème de Cassis de Dijon
1/2 oz. (15 ml) fresh lime juice
3 oz. (90 ml) ginger beer OR spicy ginger ale
Inverted lime rind filled with the crème de cassis for “interactive” garnish

THE TOOLS
My workhorse double jigger: https://amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My go-to large shaking tin: https://amzn.to/33vnMLJ
My go-to small cheater tin: https://amzn.to/3qecbe5
Hawthorne strainer: https://amzn.to/2VBUSWh
Hand juicer: https://amzn.to/3ioOwFe
Rubber bar mat (6"x12"): https://amzn.to/3h2IJER
Black metal straws: https://amzn.to/37cvJrb
The collins glasses: https://amzn.to/3BVcy2U

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