At a Glance

Category: Tequila & Mezcal Cocktails
Glass: Highball glass
Garnish: Lime wheel

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz tequila
  • 0.5 oz crème de cassis
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • Ginger beer to top

Method

Shake tequila, cassis, and lime juice with ice. Strain over fresh ice and top with ginger beer.

Glass & Garnish

Glass: Highball glass
Garnish: Lime wheel

Background & History

Trader Vic's-era Tiki-adjacent creation from the mid-20th century, blending tequila with the blackcurrant sweetness of crème de cassis.

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