The Cocktail Book a Sideboard Manual for Gentlemen (1901, p.58)

ice — Use two or three large lumps.base
1 pintBurgundy other
1 pintchampagne — champagneother
  1. Put the ice in a glass pitcher.
  2. Pour in the champagne and Burgundy and stir with a spoon.

Ice: Two or three large lumps

This helps preserve a small but real branch of mixed-wine pitcher service.

As with Plush, the service is defined by cold combining rather than elaborate building.

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See also: Plush, Champagne Cup