Devil's Tail is a spirited cocktail combining rum, vodka, and apricot brandy with lime juice and grenadine for a balanced, fruity-tart flavor profile. The drink's complexity comes from layering three spirits with bright citrus and subtle sweetness.
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Combine all ingredients with a half-cup of crushed ice in an electric blender.
Blend at low speed and pour into champagne glass.
Add a twist of lime peel.
cocktail shaker · jigger or measuring spoon · bar spoon or mixing spoon · cocktail strainer · rocks glass or coupe glass
Devil's Tail uses apricot brandy and grenadine as its sweetening and flavoring agents, creating a fruity complexity absent from simpler two-spirit drinks. The combination adds depth and slight stone-fruit notes.
Shake vigorously with ice. The lime juice, grenadine, and multiple spirits require thorough mixing to balance flavors and achieve proper dilution and chill.
Apricot liqueur works as a 1:1 swap, though it's sweeter. Peach schnapps is drier but shifts the flavor. Omitting it changes the drink's character significantly.
Light or white rum is traditional for this cocktail, allowing the vodka and apricot brandy flavors to shine. Avoid dark or spiced rum, which will overpower the delicate balance.
Fill a cocktail shaker two-thirds full with ice before adding spirits and juices. Shake for 10-15 seconds until the shaker frosts over, then strain into a chilled glass.
