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Drinks as They Are Mixed by Paul E. Lowe (1904, p.29) — Lowe 1904 New York

lemon peel — lemon peelacid
2 dashAngostura bitters — Boker's or Angostura bittersbase
1 jiggerrye whiskey — whiskeybase
0.5 teaspoonSherry wine — sherrymodifier
0.5 jiggersweet vermouth — Italian vermouthmodifier
  1. Stir the bitters, Italian vermouth, whiskey, and sherry with ice in a mixing glass.
  2. Strain into a cocktail glass, add a small twist of lemon peel, and serve.

Garnish: Small twist of lemon peel

Nose
Whiskey, vermouth herbs, and a faint sherry note sit beneath fresh lemon oil.
Palate
This variant matters because it shows another way the plain whiskey-cocktail line could be drawn toward Manhattan-style seasoning without fully becoming a Manhattan.
Finish
The finish is dry, vinous, and quietly spiced.
Summary
A seasoned whiskey cocktail sitting between the plain and vermouth branches.

See also: Whiskey Cocktail, Manhattan Cocktail