The Hoffman House Bartender's Guide by Charles S. Mahoney (1905, p.155)
| 2 dashes | gum syrup — gum | base |
| 0.33 | Scotch whisky — Scotch whiskey | base |
| 0.33 | Tom gin — Old Tom gin | base |
| 2 dashes | orange bitters — Orange Bitters | bitter |
| 1 | garnish — cherry or olive | garnish |
| 0.33 | Italian vermouth — Italian Vermouth | modifier |
- Combine the gum, orange bitters, Italian Vermouth, Scotch whiskey, and Old Tom gin.
- Serve in a cocktail glass with a cherry or olive, as desired.
Garnish: Cherry or olive
The surviving source line is terse, so the record stays close to the printed construction.