The Hoffman House Bartender's Guide by Charles S. Mahoney (1905, p.156)
| 0.25 slice | lemon | acid |
| 1 large pony | brandy | base |
| 0.5 glass | ice — shaved ice | base |
| 3 dashes | Angostura bitters | bitter |
| 1 pony | vermouth — Vermouth | modifier |
| 2 dashes | gum syrup | sweetener |
- Shake the shaved ice, Angostura bitters, gum syrup, brandy, and vermouth well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass, add a quarter slice of lemon, and serve.
Garnish: Quarter slice of lemon
Ice: Shaved ice