The Hoffman House Bartender's Guide by Charles S. Mahoney (1905, p.140)

1 lumpice — clear icebase
1 jiggerWhiskey — Scotch or rye whiskeybase
1 bottleginger ale — imported ginger aledilution
1Orange peel — rind of a whole orangegarnish
  1. Put the clear ice, rind of a whole orange, and whiskey in a large glass.
  2. Add a bottle of imported ginger ale and serve.

Garnish: Rind of a whole orange

Ice: Clear ice

Mahoney explicitly says it is to be drunk slowly.

See also: Rum Cooler, Mamie Taylor