Post #739132 by nui 'umi 'umi on Wed, Mar 11, 2015 8:54 PM

El Diablo
In Sept. of last year I posted a recipe for this drink from a source online that I cannot find now.This source claimed that the Trader himself invented this drink in 1946. Hiltiki posted a slightly different recipe ( Ginger Ale as opposed to Ginger Beer). Ace, I have only had em with a Higher-end Tequila and Reeds Ginger Beer. Searching for the same source I found this one which calls for Ginger Ale
Btw, I favor Reeds and Bundaberg Ginger Beers

History of the El Diablo Cocktail in Trader Vic's Books Source; Alcademics website

Mexican El Diablo

1/2 lime
1 ounce tequila
1/2 crème de cassis
Ginger Ale

Squeeze lime juice into a 10-ounce glass; drop in spent shell. Add ice cubes, tequila, and crème de cassis. Fill glass with ginger ale.

It Is in the 1946 TV Book of Food and Drink- It is called a "Mexican El Diablo" and it IS singled out as an original cocktail.

It is in the 1947 TV Bartender's Guide again as a "Mexican El Diablo", but does not declare it an original- although that book does not specify.

It's not in the TV Kitchen Kibitzer 1952

IT IS in the TV Pacific Island Cookbook of 1968, but now called "El Diablo" only

IT IS in the TV Bartender Guide Revised 1972 as an "El Diablo", but does not say it's his. This edition DOES call out original drinks.

A bit confusing but who cares-let’s all have a drink!
Cheers