Eben Freeman, bartender of Tailor restaurant in New York City, developed this adaptation of a classic tequila-based cocktail. Freeman uses a reposado tequila because it has more body and adds less of a vegetal flavor than a blanco would.
In 11-ounce highball glass, combine ice and tequila. Top with ginger beer, then slowly pour in crème de cassis (it will settle to bottom). Squeeze lime wedge over, then drop wedge into drink and serve.
The name and the drama of adding the cassis made this a good Halloween cocktail. The proportions were a bit heavy on the tequila for us, but so easily remedied to personal taste. Liked it, but probably won't make again. Not because there's anything wrong with it, but if I have ginger beer and limes around, I would prefer a Dark and Stormy to this cocktail. (Sorry.) Note: used Altos Reposado and Clear Creek Distillery Cassis.
Wonderful, refreshing, not too heavy or sweet tequila drink! Very summery alternative to a margarita!
I had this at a wine festival at the Patron booth and it's been a favorite ever since. Very pretty drink and yummy!