The Buffet Blue Book by John H. Considine (1912, p.39)
| 1 slice | lemon — Piece of lemon. | acid |
| 1 piece | ice | base |
| mineral water — Pour in and drink quick. | dilution | |
| 3 dashes | creme de menthe | modifier |
| 1 teaspoonful | bromo | other |
- Put the ice and lemon in a large thin glass.
- Add the creme de menthe and bromo, pour in mineral water, and drink quick.
Garnish: Lemon
Ice: Ice