El Diablo - 2 ways to make a tequila classic!

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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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
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  • @AndersErickson
    @AndersErickson2 жыл бұрын

    Do you think I should do a bar-flair video? 🤔 Edit: Just to be clear - I can’t do flair.

  • @yourempireneedsyou9322

    @yourempireneedsyou9322

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah you should 👍

  • @eafarrar

    @eafarrar

    2 жыл бұрын

    Personally, I think flair is...not my thing. It feels like a lot of extra energy to make a poorly constructed cocktail. I much prefer the practiced fluidity and efficiency of, say, a Jean-Félix of Truffles on the Rocks or the sort of graceful rituality of some Japanese bartenders. (Sorry, Vlad.)

  • @d_budd7

    @d_budd7

    2 жыл бұрын

    Basic/easier bar flare would be perfect, no way I can do anything more than that at this point😂

  • @c4jc

    @c4jc

    2 жыл бұрын

    Of course

  • @billybennet75

    @billybennet75

    2 жыл бұрын

    No doubt 👍

  • @charlottemalone7375
    @charlottemalone73752 жыл бұрын

    My mother (who lived most of her life in SC) was a HUGE Blenheim ginger ale fan. (She pronounced it “blen-um” - no idea if that’s right or not.) She brought the spicy stuff to our first family get together post-Covid (most of us couldn’t handle it 😂). She passed in February and your video got me in the feels a little bit, wasn’t expecting that. Thanks for a good memory. ❤️

  • @AndersErickson

    @AndersErickson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love this - thank you for sharing. I could very easily be mispronouncing the name, but really enjoy the ginger ale. Your mother had good taste! Cheers to you, and cheers to her 🥂

  • @teribendt94

    @teribendt94

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am from SC and we always pronounced it like your mother did Charlotte, Blen-um.😊 I am now an expat from SC and live in Germany , I sure miss the Blenheim.I hope everybody has a great 4th of July!!

  • @ronswansonsalterego8533

    @ronswansonsalterego8533

    2 жыл бұрын

    Isn't that how they pronounce the name of the town, too? We drive through there going to the beach and have stopped in a couple of little shops. Thought Blen-um was the correct one, for the area.

  • @teribendt94

    @teribendt94

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ronswansonsalterego8533 ,Have fun-kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqd1262qo7LImsY.html

  • @davidbrierley1454

    @davidbrierley1454

    2 жыл бұрын

    FWIW Blenheim Palace in the UK is also Blen-um or more Blen-im

  • @Graylo939
    @Graylo9392 жыл бұрын

    I just completed a 30 Days of Tiki project in June where I made a different Tiki Drink everyday. The El Diablo was the standout/surprise of the project. Excellent cocktail, and really easy to make.

  • @billybennet75
    @billybennet752 жыл бұрын

    Realy love your videos. Used to drink just Rum & Coke, but now Iˋve got a stacked bar cabinet and quite a few bar tools. Thanks for showing me how much great cocktail one can make at home 😀

  • @AndrewMakingAnything
    @AndrewMakingAnything2 жыл бұрын

    I really like the opening shot near the window! It reminds me of some of your older video intros. It also makes the phrase "To the bar!" make more sense, even if it's just a few feet away! :)

  • @conormurphy4328

    @conormurphy4328

    2 жыл бұрын

    A few feet can be a long way depending on how many cocktails you’ve drunk

  • @orphy
    @orphy2 жыл бұрын

    A friend made this for me recently and gave me the recipe. I literally had two of them tonight - I go through tequila pretty quick thanks to this one! I always go for a spicy ginger beer when I make it, it definitely is better that way!

  • @conormurphy4328
    @conormurphy43282 жыл бұрын

    As much as I definitely care most about the taste of a cocktail I am definitely a sucker for interactive fun stuff

  • @mr-vet
    @mr-vet5 күн бұрын

    My wife loves ginger ale…and tequila, so I’m sure she’d love this cocktail!

  • @chrisprince9146
    @chrisprince9146 Жыл бұрын

    Just made both versions for my wife and I (with different ginger beer and ginger ale, and two different types of tequila), and they were AMAZING. Hooked on this channel.

  • @nickolaswilliams2015
    @nickolaswilliams20152 жыл бұрын

    Your intros are golden 👌🏻. Never change Anders, never change.

  • @dustums
    @dustums2 жыл бұрын

    You're killin' me, Anders. You keep showing us awesome cocktails using ingredients I don't have in my bar yet. Creme de Cassis goes onto the shopping list, though more shelving should go onto the list first.

  • @dustums

    @dustums

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also, I LOVED your characters video. I'd love another. You missed your calling in acting.

  • @AndersErickson

    @AndersErickson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Dusty! That was a fun one to make - good to know you enjoyed it!

  • @plaguetree5067

    @plaguetree5067

    2 жыл бұрын

    Shelving struggles, truly the barrier to great cocktails....My floor just doesn't look classy!

  • @islandbud

    @islandbud

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was turned onto Creme de Casis in Omaha NE, early 80's. "My Drink" back then was a Kir Cocktail. White wine & Creme de Casis. I started making them again, to change up from Mimosas & Bloodys. ps When someone says "go to the window", a snart man goes to the window. 😃🦩🎶🥂

  • @eronackerman565

    @eronackerman565

    Жыл бұрын

    My main food cabinets are the perfect size for tall bottles. So, I don't even use them to store food anymore.

  • @BloodChoke6
    @BloodChoke62 жыл бұрын

    Personally loved the bar characters videos and would like more of them!

  • @andreabradley3787
    @andreabradley3787 Жыл бұрын

    I love this drink so much! We’ve made it several times since you posted it. Thanks!

  • @goodtimeholzyg4310
    @goodtimeholzyg4310 Жыл бұрын

    You're my favorite youtube bartender!

  • @lostscotsman
    @lostscotsman2 жыл бұрын

    I liked the window angle, it added a nice feel to the opening of the video. Also, since your on your way to being a married man then just remember... Az is always right. Just accept that and your life will be a lot happier. Just keep repeating to yourself, Az is always right.

  • @jamiebianco
    @jamiebianco Жыл бұрын

    Love these videos. It’s fun to try new cocktails. I made the classic version you shared today. Delicious! Cheers 🍻!

  • @STRxSTARBOY
    @STRxSTARBOY2 жыл бұрын

    Ooooh love the new angle! Glad you showed us this!

  • @rafaelmartinez5452
    @rafaelmartinez54522 жыл бұрын

    I just realized this is the only channel I hit the LIKE 👍 button before I even watch the video. Friday's can't come soon enough to learn a new cocktail. Thanks Anders!

  • @thenorthroom5614
    @thenorthroom56142 жыл бұрын

    If nobody watches the Bar Characters video, it's their loss....I can't tell you how many service industry friends I've showed it to that practically broke out in applause afterwards. It's seriously a work of genius!

  • @AndersErickson

    @AndersErickson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Service industry is the right audience 👌

  • @BrunoAdolfski
    @BrunoAdolfski2 жыл бұрын

    I love Creme de Cassis and I've never thought it would be mixed with tequila. Looks awesome and looking forward to make this myself.

  • @cyruserickson9085
    @cyruserickson9085 Жыл бұрын

    Just served this! Perfect summer, beach drink!

  • @ryanwei2412
    @ryanwei24122 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, Anders! It was really beautiful how the creme de Cassis sunk to the bottom of the glass!

  • @AndersErickson

    @AndersErickson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers, Ryan! Thanks!

  • @daviddecesare4666
    @daviddecesare46662 жыл бұрын

    This channel is very underrated. I’ve made a few recipes and they’ve all been fantastic. This one is next for sure

  • @jayclement17
    @jayclement17 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this one. Ginger beer is rapidly becoming a favorite mixer here in my house. And the lime wheel presentation was a hit with the family. :-)

  • @DBUSA_
    @DBUSA_2 жыл бұрын

    Ahh yes! no weekend is complete without a new cocktail to try!! 🤤

  • @AAAndrew
    @AAAndrew2 жыл бұрын

    I've seen it in the store here in NC. Now I know to get it, and I'll try this out as soon as I can. Excellent!

  • @jenngomez5050
    @jenngomez50502 жыл бұрын

    I love your bar characters video! It was a lot of fun to watch.

  • @KarvidSR
    @KarvidSR2 жыл бұрын

    There are a few Ginger BEER, with alcohol in them. Imo they bring some extra kick and flavour and can be soooo good in almost all recipies that call for gingerale/beer

  • @TheRealMinkus
    @TheRealMinkus2 жыл бұрын

    Just found this channel and it’s amazing!!!

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler Жыл бұрын

    This kid makes some of the best mixed drink videos. Great!

  • @reaperbashir
    @reaperbashir2 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite substitutions in an El Diablo is using Chambord if you can't find creme de casis

  • @odiec5567

    @odiec5567

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was just thinking if this would be a good sub since I actually have a holy hand grenade of Chambord on hand. Thanks for the tip!

  • @jensvl
    @jensvl2 жыл бұрын

    can't wait for the 4K videos for watching on TV! Keep up the good work Anders, big fan!

  • @shadblayder
    @shadblayder2 ай бұрын

    The new angle is very nice, I was thinking to myself I liked it when you mentioned it. It really creates interest and proximity through the fact that we feel like we’re witnessing part of the process.

  • @benoitz7100
    @benoitz71002 жыл бұрын

    I'm French, and I approve this video.

  • @Pillroy
    @Pillroy2 жыл бұрын

    new angle rules 👏🏻

  • @rsood1968
    @rsood1968 Жыл бұрын

    loved the 'blood flow'. Big hit with friends

  • @nicolestovicek91
    @nicolestovicek912 жыл бұрын

    I think I watched your Bar Characters video like 5 times in a row when I first came across it - So love that one! ✌️

  • @jamiechavez5170
    @jamiechavez5170 Жыл бұрын

    Love the behind the scenes angle. Auz is a genius!! Love you, love her.

  • @robertgrenader858
    @robertgrenader8582 жыл бұрын

    Anders, Dayum, your version is delish.

  • @edwinlopez6531
    @edwinlopez6531 Жыл бұрын

    Saludos desde Quito Ecuador, excelente el video me gustó el cóctel muchas gracias y siga adelanté.

  • @OldFashionedWays
    @OldFashionedWays2 жыл бұрын

    wow sounds great. I like ginger so both will do. thanks for the options. cheers

  • @Tenshikinryoku1
    @Tenshikinryoku12 жыл бұрын

    Wow, will try this when I'm back Home from my Trip! Thanks for the Video Anders!

  • @JermaineAuNatural
    @JermaineAuNatural Жыл бұрын

    This looks delicious! I like the interactive with the lime husk but I do like a spicy ginger also.

  • @michaelmoorehouse8440
    @michaelmoorehouse84402 жыл бұрын

    New angle is great, the brick makes a really chilled background

  • @Triadii

    @Triadii

    3 ай бұрын

    Agree, I like a brick porch setting with a grassy lawn view, super cosy drink setting.

  • @andrewkirby7379
    @andrewkirby73792 жыл бұрын

    I love the new angle

  • @wcraiderevo8078
    @wcraiderevo8078 Жыл бұрын

    This has been a favorite of mine for the past five years.

  • @andreacastoldi5774
    @andreacastoldi5774 Жыл бұрын

    I prefer the original version, my wife prefers your version and now I prepare both the versions if we want to drink it! In any case good drink

  • @MsBizzyGurl
    @MsBizzyGurl Жыл бұрын

    Yum!

  • @dillonchamberlain
    @dillonchamberlain2 жыл бұрын

    I’m compelled to try this one more than any other I’ve seen before.

  • @ChemistryTalkwithDan
    @ChemistryTalkwithDan2 жыл бұрын

    Dude! That was a fun one to watch. Drinks from this category are so much fun to make...and, of course, to drink as well! A while back I stumbled on a variation of the El Diablo called a Red Bomber that used Cherry Heering instead of the crème de cassis. It's definitely worth trying. And if you're a nerd like me, and you need something to help pass the evening at a diplomatic dinner with the Klingons, then swap out the tequila for a white rum, use blue curacao instead of the cassis, and you've got yourself some Romulan Ale. Cheers!

  • @johnmilligan1929
    @johnmilligan19292 жыл бұрын

    Looks good, I’ll try it tonight

  • @movingforwardLDTH
    @movingforwardLDTH2 жыл бұрын

    Tequila newbie here (except for the four shots I had one night many years ago at a closing night cast party 🤦🏻‍♀️), so glad to get the recommendation for a tequila drink where you “don’t really taste the tequila”! To the bar!

  • @JenRuddy
    @JenRuddy2 жыл бұрын

    Bar Characters! That was a good one!

  • @d_budd7
    @d_budd72 жыл бұрын

    Looks tasty! Might have to try one this weekend😁

  • @kidyuki1
    @kidyuki12 жыл бұрын

    People are sleeping on the bar characters video? That one was such a fun departure from the usual stuff and seriously well done!

  • @farshnuke
    @farshnukeАй бұрын

    There's a place local to me that does stuff I could only get at farmers markets. Wright's Original Dark Ginger. It's not a soft drink (no bubbles) but's fiery ginger and I love it.

  • @tobibatiste7859
    @tobibatiste78592 жыл бұрын

    Made this today, people loved pushing the lime in and seeing it mix

  • @Nickilynn12
    @Nickilynn122 жыл бұрын

    We’re trying to make different tequila cocktails for summer i’m excited to try this!!

  • @rustynaild4247
    @rustynaild42472 жыл бұрын

    Anders, never thought of ginger ale in Tequila. Had ginger ale in CC. And when I was a kid love Vernon’s, hadn’t seen it around in years and when in Florida found it there and mixed it with rye, Bourbon. Now I am going to try it with Tequila and see how that goes. Great show, your a natural. 👍

  • @bethanyhill9830
    @bethanyhill98302 жыл бұрын

    Heck yes SC!!

  • @alistairsmith6126
    @alistairsmith61262 жыл бұрын

    This is my favourite cocktail that isn't called a Sidecar... Some cocktails will have flavour and get you mashed but mostly taste like cocktails. This one is next level. Great video, can't recommend the drink highly enough.

  • @mikemontgomery8892
    @mikemontgomery88922 жыл бұрын

    300k coming soon… congratulations!!! You all do great content. I can’t remember a Bloody Mary episode but that might be a fun one too.

  • @channel44444
    @channel444442 жыл бұрын

    New camera angle is great! I'd love to see more behind the scenes and your bottle collection.

  • @FalkiPL
    @FalkiPL2 жыл бұрын

    Gonna do El Diablo right after watching this! ❤️

  • @arturthekingg
    @arturthekingg2 жыл бұрын

    I'd have to disagree, I absolutely love your Tales from the Bar video! Have already watched it more than 6 times at least. You're a great actor as well (who knew!) haha, Arigato!

  • @nathanbowman9051
    @nathanbowman90512 жыл бұрын

    This is a great drink. 1st time I've used creme de caasis.

  • @4rounder312
    @4rounder3122 жыл бұрын

    Hey AE love the content!! You're turning me and my son in law into apprentice craft drink professionals (thanks to covid seclusion) with a new try every weekend. How about a vid or a table on aligning glassware to drinks??😀

  • @JosephStehli
    @JosephStehli Жыл бұрын

    hahaaaaaa the little diss on slick bartender loved it 😆

  • @makethatlimedrop
    @makethatlimedrop Жыл бұрын

    I recognized the Blenheim as soon as you set the box down. I miss them, they really are the best!

  • @tezterry
    @tezterry2 жыл бұрын

    I love that you use barrits gingerbeer as i am a bartender from BERMUDA! Love the content. I always try to make your drinks when i’m at work.

  • @aneuno2
    @aneuno22 жыл бұрын

    I will be serving this at my next Hidden Oasis Speak Easy next month! THANK YOU ! ! !

  • @jamesdelgado2009
    @jamesdelgado20092 жыл бұрын

    Awesome drink with the lime shell. What I did with mine was punch a hole in the lime shell slightly smaller than the straw and push the straw through. Then I placed the lime shell with straw in the glass and filled with cassis. When serving, I tell my guests to try the drink first and then pull the straw out, releasing the cassis.

  • @johnsok0
    @johnsok09 ай бұрын

    Just made the 1946 version using Fever Tree ginger beer, fantastique!! Was s big hit. Nice summertime drink in Phoenix.

  • @siobhanryan3307
    @siobhanryan33072 жыл бұрын

    For the record, I LOVED the Bar Characters video, it was so fun and funny, another one would be great! Also YES to Bar Flair :)

  • @KoiKoy56
    @KoiKoy562 жыл бұрын

    Fresh homemade ginger beer is the best! Lots of things can be homemade and better than the store bought counterpart, but ginger beer is one of my top picks for best product made inhouse.

  • @WolfBandit89
    @WolfBandit899 ай бұрын

    I love ginger beer, anything ginger fire haha ❤

  • @4everyoung24
    @4everyoung242 жыл бұрын

    Agree with Az. My first thought was blood. But it’s still a really cool presentation. Nice!

  • @fomocorox1989
    @fomocorox19899 ай бұрын

    I finally got ahold of some Blenheim’s and wow what a difference it makes..takes it from a good cocktail to a great cocktail

  • @erichicks2990
    @erichicks29902 жыл бұрын

    honestly, that cutscene scared the jeepers out of me.. i jumped out of my chair

  • @seotenin
    @seotenin2 жыл бұрын

    Great video Looks yummy

  • @colemowery
    @colemowery2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! you're space is really cool! You should try and film into the corner, and show off some of that brick!

  • @Ahglock
    @Ahglock2 жыл бұрын

    That is my favorite ginger ale.

  • @jed_1468
    @jed_14682 жыл бұрын

    Window angle is refreshing

  • @ANTHMARS
    @ANTHMARS2 жыл бұрын

    New angle was fun, Fantastic video as always :)

  • @AndersErickson

    @AndersErickson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers!

  • @alvinmousseau1100
    @alvinmousseau11002 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video

  • @jondotdrinks6952
    @jondotdrinks69522 жыл бұрын

    never beena big tequila guy but this i something i think i could drink! cheers mate!

  • @Vadacax
    @Vadacax2 жыл бұрын

    Knew as soon as I saw the tops of these bottles they were Blenheim! I grew up and went to school in SC and my fraternity used to buy these bad boys for every party we threw. Cheers to another great video Anders!

  • @gungfuriceboy
    @gungfuriceboy2 жыл бұрын

    Hell has some Great Jazz & Blues!!...The EL DIABLO Likes It 'HOT'! I have No Problem..with the Extra 'KICK' of Ginger!...Let the MUSIC START! Another Great Comparison! You Anders are the KING! Bows & Respect from your Canadian Bartender!😃

  • @MrMoney331
    @MrMoney3312 жыл бұрын

    Love the new angle! Cool to see how the "sausage is made"

  • @AndersErickson

    @AndersErickson

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @Nicky68Y
    @Nicky68Y2 жыл бұрын

    AHHHHHHH. Kinda like a Dark and Stormy!!! Introduced to D/S at the base of Lake Tahoe Heavenly whilst having a great pizza. Since then a HUGE fan of ginger beer use straight or in beverages. Will try this TODAY!!!

  • @miksologia
    @miksologia Жыл бұрын

    Loved the behind the scenes images in the beginning. I'm slowly building up my own bar corner while tackling the mrs's objections one by one. I've gotten a lot of ideas from your videos in both drinks and bar building.

  • @Triadii

    @Triadii

    3 ай бұрын

    Common, a lot of missus do not see discerning drinks as a culinary art.

  • @als.2983
    @als.29832 жыл бұрын

    Anders puts on an El Diablo clinic. Just Anders, future Anders, and Az ... at their best. Thanks for the secret ingredient. So good, so good.

  • @movingforwardLDTH
    @movingforwardLDTH2 жыл бұрын

    Somehow missed the Bar Characters video, so just watched it. Well done!!!

  • @emailusgenericus4890
    @emailusgenericus48902 жыл бұрын

    Blenheim is my favorite ginger ale: makes me sneeze! I can’t find it easily in sf and use it sparingly. I recognized that pink cap right off

  • @vcepelin
    @vcepelin2 жыл бұрын

    This video is very nice :)

  • @mohnjayer
    @mohnjayer Жыл бұрын

    Thankfully, Blenheim is sold in a store close to me here in Tennessee. Gonna try this asap!

  • @luciustitius
    @luciustitius2 жыл бұрын

    You should try to make your own ginger beer - it’s really fun. I love mine in Munich Mule (Gin instead Wodka and of course - Cucumber; because when you have already have ginger in your favorite beverage to improve your health you must nor forget the electrolytes).

  • @c4jc
    @c4jc2 жыл бұрын

    AWESOMEEE, have to try it. Cheers 🍸🎉 Good video by the way, as usual. 😃

  • @AndersErickson

    @AndersErickson

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much - Cheers to you!

  • @dom4702
    @dom47022 жыл бұрын

    Love your content! And I think you should probably always do what Az says :p

  • @gyangearon8729
    @gyangearon87292 жыл бұрын

    Nice I will have to try it. I really like Reed's Extra Strong Ginger Beer. It's super strong ginger flavor, a little burn.