Jack's Manual by J. A. Grohusko (1910, p.60)
| 0.5 whiskey glass | Applejack — Old Monmouth Applejack | base |
| 1 scant teaspoonful | sugar — Dissolve with enough water. | base |
| Angostura bitters — A dash or two dropped slowly through the mixture. | bitter | |
| water — Enough to dissolve sugar, then fill with water. | dilution | |
| 1 twist | citrus peel — lemon or lime peel | garnish |
| ice — broken ice | other |
- Build the dissolved sugar, citrus peel, applejack, and broken ice in a straight champagne glass.
- Fill with water and finish with a dash or two of Angostura bitters dropped slowly through the mixture without stirring.
Garnish: Twist of lemon or lime peel
Ice: Broken ice
The source notes that in winter hot water is used instead of ice, creating a 'Hot Sunset.'
The bitters should not be stirred in but allowed to fall slowly through the drink.