Jack's Manual by J. A. Grohusko (1908, p.43) — Grohusko 1908
| 1 piece | lemon peel — lemon peel | acid |
| 1 tsp | gum syrup — gum syrup | base |
| 1 | rye whiskey — rye whiskey | base |
| 1 dash | Angostura bitters | bitter |
| 1 piece | ice — clear ice | other |
- Stir the gum syrup, Angostura bitters, and rye whiskey over a piece of clear ice.
- Twist a piece of lemon peel on top and serve.
Garnish: Twist of lemon peel
Ice: 1 clear piece
- Nose
- Rye and lemon oil rise above the bitters.
- Palate
- This is less about novelty than continuity: it shows the straight orthodox aromatic template still active deep into the pre-war period.
- Finish
- The finish is warm, spiced, and citrus-bright.
- Summary
- An orthodox rye aromatic from the enduring cocktail core.