The Hoffman House Bartender's Guide by Charles S. Mahoney (1905, p.159)

0.2brandy — One-fifth brandy.base
1Olive — Press one olive in the glass.base
0.6Plymouth gin — Three-fifths Plymouth gin.base
2 dashesPepsin bitters bitter
0.2French vermouth — French Vermouthmodifier
ice — chipped iceother
  1. Press one olive in the glass, then add the pepsin bitters, French Vermouth, brandy, Plymouth gin, and chipped ice.
  2. Stir well and serve in a fancy glass.

Garnish: Pressed olive

Ice: Chipped ice

See also: Olivette Cocktail, Royal Fox Cocktail