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
06/18/2014 at 4:09 pmOH MY GOSH!!!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
06/18/2014 at 4:35 pmI 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
06/18/2014 at 4:46 pmMy hubby would absolutely love this drink!
Susan says
06/18/2014 at 5:12 pmWaaay 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
06/18/2014 at 5:14 pmThis cocktail look amazing! So refreshing for summer!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
06/18/2014 at 6:34 pmI 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
06/18/2014 at 8:02 pmDang! Must. Try. This.
Regan @ The Healthy Aperture Blog says
06/18/2014 at 8:55 pmHow fun! Love that it uses ginger beer 🙂
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
06/18/2014 at 9:27 pmYeah, just need to make this now… and tomorrow.. and the next day!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
06/18/2014 at 9:44 pmLooks fabulous!
cheri says
06/19/2014 at 12:59 amThis sounds like a delicious drink, never had crème de cassis.
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
06/19/2014 at 8:25 amAny cocktail with ginger beer has my name written all over it. This looks (and sounds) yummy!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
06/19/2014 at 10:38 amThis 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
06/19/2014 at 12:30 pmI’ve never sipped a shot…these, I would drink slowly to savor the flavor. Sounds so yum!
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
06/19/2014 at 12:47 pmI’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
06/19/2014 at 1:26 pmMy kind of drink without a doubt, love it!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
06/19/2014 at 5:11 pmI also sip shots. I didn’t use to but I’m old now. This looks dangerous!
Jessica (Savory Experiments) says
06/19/2014 at 7:01 pmLooks great, Paula! I could make a large pitcher of this for my next book club meeting!
Kim Beaulieu says
06/19/2014 at 10:50 pmSquee, 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
06/19/2014 at 11:26 pmPaula – this looks fantastic – anything with tequila is perfect in my book 🙂
Marly says
06/20/2014 at 9:35 amThe devil drink. Bwah ha ha ha! I LOVE it! Definitely on the list for the weekend!
Connie | URBAN BAKES says
06/20/2014 at 10:01 amHa! 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
06/20/2014 at 11:15 amYeah, I could sip on this alllllll daaaayyyyy looooooong 🙂
bev @ bevcooks says
06/20/2014 at 1:50 pmHoly. Crap.
Lisa Bailey says
06/21/2014 at 1:26 pmBuying these ingredients now.
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
06/21/2014 at 10:24 pmSo jealous that you are seeing Eric Church but I will just take one or two of these cocktails!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
06/23/2014 at 10:36 amHas anybody seen Kid Rock?!
Meredith In Sock Monkey Slippers says
06/23/2014 at 4:01 pmaca awesome! delish!
Maria | Pink Patisserie says
06/23/2014 at 4:04 pmJust 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!