Black Hawk Cocktail

Jack's Manual by J. A. Grohusko (1908, p.22) — Grohusko 1908

1. Stir the rye whiskey and sloe gin over ice, strain, and serve in a cocktail glass.

Ice: Ice

Nose

Berry fruit and rye spice rise together.

Palate

This is a neat branch drink because it shows sloe gin functioning as a serious modifier inside the stirred aperitif line.

Finish

The finish is fruity, spiced, and slightly tart.

Summary

A rye-and-sloe stirred drink from the berry-modified aromatic branch.

Jack's Manual by J. A. Grohusko (1910, p.36)

1. Stir the rye whiskey and sloe gin with ice.
2. Strain into a cocktail glass and serve.

Ice: Ice

Straub's Manual of Mixed Drinks by Jacques Straub (1913, p.16) — Straub 1913

1. Stir.
2. Serve with a cherry.

Garnish: Cherry

This is a strong pre-war checkpoint because it shows rye and sloe gin meeting inside the stirred aromatic field rather than remaining separate sour or cordial branches.