Home Brewed Wines and Beers and Bartenders' Guide by Johnson Smith & Company (1918) — 1918 Home Brewed, How to Mix Drinks opening section
| 1 pony | Absinthe | base |
| 0.75 glass | finely shaved ice | base |
| 2 wine-glass | water | dilution |
| 5 dash | gum syrup | sweetener |
- Shake until the outside of the shaker is covered with ice and strain into a large champagne glass.
Ice: Finely shaved ice