The Artistry of Mixing Drinks by Frank Meier (1936, p.71)

0.5 glassbrandy — Brandybase
1 pieceice — Icebase
Soda water — Soda waterdilution
1 tablespooncreme de cassis — Crème de Cassismodifier
  1. Build over ice in a tumbler or large wineglass, add soda water, stir, and serve.

Ice: Ice

Book calls it a popular French drink.