When they wash ashore, tar balls are tragic proof of the oil spill ravaging the Gulf of Mexico. They're also the bittersweet inspiration for one of Anvil Bar & Refuge's latest drinks. This Tar Ball cocktail was created by Bobby Heugel, the co-owner of the Houston bar. Heugel concocted the cocktail in response to a request made to local bartenders by
The Houston Chronicle. It's made with Cruzan Black Strap rum, Del Maguey Cichicapa Mezcal, Taylor's Velvet Falernum and Angostura bitters.
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