Daly's Bartenders' Encyclopedia by Tim Daly (1903, p.65)
| 1 | lemon peel — Twist on top. | acid |
| 0.5 wine glass | apple brandy — apple whiskey | base |
| 2 dashes | gum syrup | base |
| 1 dash | Angostura bitters | bitter |
- Stir the gum syrup, Angostura bitters, and apple whiskey well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass, twist a piece of lemon peel on top, and serve.
Garnish: Twisted lemon peel.
Daly's New Jersey comment helps anchor this as a regional orchard-spirit aromatic, not just a generic whiskey substitution.
The formula is intentionally compact and keeps close to the old cocktail grammar.