El Diablo Cocktail
I’ve never been able to do shots (well unless they were of the jello variety). I just can’t. I have to sip them and well that’s just embarrassing (it’s okay I know it) so I avoid the inevitable mocking and bright red face by running away from them like they were the plague. Cocktails now are another story. I prefer those that pack a little punch and are on the fruity side.
What can I say. I like them and especially those with tequila. Tequila kinda has a reputation of sorts. There are odes to it all across the airwaves. Kenny Chesney’s- “you and TEQUILA make me crazy” (it’s true) and Joe Nichols “tequila makes her clothes come off” (ehem not going there) are just a few of my favorites that reference that clear concoction.
I have quite an eclectic taste when it comes to music. If you were to peak over my shoulder and grab a glance at my music app you’d see everything from Joss Stone to Gavin DeGraw to Mariah Carey (“Synchronized lady dancing to a Mariah Carey chart-topper is not lame”) to Lady Antebellum to Brantley Gilbert and pretty much the rest of the country countdown lineup.
Yes I happen to be a HUGE country music fan. Probably not a shocker to most of you.
This summer I’ll be picking up tickets to see Eric Church, Miranda Lambert and Jason Aldean live. I might explode I’m so excited. I will probably need a new pair of boots before I go too. It’s completely (un)reasonable I know but any excuse for a new pair of cowboy boots eh? Not that I need much encouragement to push me right out the door to the boot store or to sip on a summer sipper such as this El Diablo.
Cheers to that. Y’all know the rules. Be responsible (invite me over).
Baci!
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Claire Gallam says
OH MY GOSH!!!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
I sip shots, too! I thought I was the only one! There’s a pic of me at a wedding with a straw in my shot glass. Now that’s embarrassing! Love this drink recipe 🙂
Brenda@SugarFreeMom says
My hubby would absolutely love this drink!
Susan says
Waaay way back in the day I could do the shots. Now I run away if anyone tries to suggest doing some. I’ll pay for it the next day. I’d rather sip on this.
Angie says
This cocktail look amazing! So refreshing for summer!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I just bought a cocktail shaker. I am anxious to use it. I have the tequila. I have a good start on this. Yes!
lisa says
Dang! Must. Try. This.
Regan @ The Healthy Aperture Blog says
How fun! Love that it uses ginger beer 🙂
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
Yeah, just need to make this now… and tomorrow.. and the next day!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
Looks fabulous!
cheri says
This sounds like a delicious drink, never had crème de cassis.
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
Any cocktail with ginger beer has my name written all over it. This looks (and sounds) yummy!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
This looks wonderful! I can’t do shots either…unless I’m already tipsy then sometimes I’ll do one or two but I can not… I repeat CAN NOT do jello shots haha. OO and I’m so jealous of you going to see Miranda Lambert and Jason Aldean!
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
I’ve never sipped a shot…these, I would drink slowly to savor the flavor. Sounds so yum!
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
I’m not a shot chick either. Never have been. I’m more of a slow sipper, and this looks like a perfect cocktail for sipping!
Matt Robinson says
My kind of drink without a doubt, love it!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
I also sip shots. I didn’t use to but I’m old now. This looks dangerous!
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
Looks great, Paula! I could make a large pitcher of this for my next book club meeting!
Kim Beaulieu says
Squee, this is perfect. I love country music by the way. Saw Toby Keith in concert, along with a bunch of other dudes.
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says
Paula – this looks fantastic – anything with tequila is perfect in my book 🙂
Marly says
The devil drink. Bwah ha ha ha! I LOVE it! Definitely on the list for the weekend!
Connie | URBAN BAKES says
Ha! I’m the complete opposite when it comes to shots and jello shots. I love tequila… well, back in my college days that is. But if I had this in front of me today, I would probably chug it down. It looks amazing!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Yeah, I could sip on this alllllll daaaayyyyy looooooong 🙂
bev @ bevcooks says
Holy. Crap.
Lisa Bailey says
Buying these ingredients now.
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
So jealous that you are seeing Eric Church but I will just take one or two of these cocktails!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Has anybody seen Kid Rock?!
Meredith In Sock Monkey Slippers says
aca awesome! delish!
Maria | Pink Patisserie says
Just got a new pair of boots myself! Think I’ll break ’em in with this drink on the front porch and crank some Miranda. Looks lush!