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Blackberry El Diablo

This Blackberry El Diablo cocktail is a fun twist on a classic recipe. Infused with fresh blackberry syrup and topped with ginger beer, this drink is fruity and spicy with a devilish red hue that's perfect for an adult Halloween party.

Prep Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 175 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Blackberry Syrup
  • 1/2 pint blackberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Cocktail
  • 1-1/2 ounces Reposado Tequila (3 tablespoons), such as Espolon
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice (1 tablespoon)
  • 1/2 ounce triple sec (1 tablespoon)*
  • 1 ounce blackberry syrup (2 tablespoons)
  • 2-3 ounces ginger beer , such as Fever Tree

Instructions

Make the Syrup
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  1. Rinse berries and leave damp. Toss in a bowl with sugar. Let sit for 30-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  2. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on berries with the back of a spoon to fully release juices. You should have about 1/2 cup blackberry syrup.**
Make the Cocktail
  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and blackberry syrup. Cover and shake. 
  2. Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with fresh blackberries.

Notes

  • *If you prefer a sweeter cocktail with a stronger blackberry flavor, substitute Blackberry Liqueur for the Triple Sec.
  • **The blackberry syrup makes more than you need for one cocktail (about enough for 4). Store unused syrup, covered, in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • For a frosty look on the garnish, pop a few blackberries in the freezer for a couple of hours before making the cocktails. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Sodium 21mg (1%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin C 4.3mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

% Daily Value*

Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Sodium 21mg 1%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.