Daly's Bartenders' Encyclopedia by Tim Daly (1903, p.97)
| 1 wine glass | brandy — brandy (Martel) | base |
| 1 pony glass | Jamaica rum | base |
| 1 teaspoonful | sugar | base |
| milk — Fill the glass with milk. | dilution | |
| 1 | egg — fresh egg | other |
| 0.33 glass | ice | other |
| nutmeg — Grate a little on top. | other |
- Add the sugar, egg, ice, brandy, and Jamaica rum to a mixing glass.
- Fill with milk, shake well, strain into a large bar glass, grate a little nutmeg on top, and serve with straws.
Garnish: Freshly grated nutmeg
Ice: Ice
Daly frames this as a notably swell and nutritious egg drink.
The split-base structure is the key distinction.