The Hoffman House Bartender's Guide by Charles S. Mahoney (1905, p.159)
| 0.25 pony | Bourbon whiskey — Bourbon whiskey | base |
| 0.67 glass | ice — cracked ice | base |
| 0.5 pony | Damiana bitters | bitter |
| 2 dashes | orange bitters | bitter |
| 1 | garnish — cherry or fruit in season | garnish |
| 2 dashes | gum syrup | sweetener |
- Stir the cracked ice, orange bitters, gum syrup, Damiana bitters, and Bourbon whiskey well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass, add a cherry or fruit in season, and serve.
Garnish: Cherry or seasonal fruit
Ice: Cracked ice