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Black-Currant Diablo

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Black-Currant Diablo

The original Diablo calls for crème de cassis, but here we've used black-currant nectar, which adds a woodsy flavor.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 1

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz (3 tablespoons) black-currant nectar (preferably Looza brand)
1 oz (2 tablespoons) tequila
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 lime twist (strip of zest)
1 to 1 1/2 oz (2 to 3 tablespoons) ginger ale

Preparation

  1. Fill an 8-ounce tall glass with ice cubes, then add nectar, tequila, lime juice, and lime twist and stir. Top off with ginger ale and stir to combine.

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