Down the Hatch by "Paul" (1920, p.17) — Down the Hatch 1920

3 dropsAngostura bitters — Angostura Bittersbase
1 ponycherry brandy — Cherry Brandymodifier
1 ponyFrench vermouth — French Vermouthmodifier
  1. Stir this with spoon.
  2. Strain into cocktail glass.

Ice: 8 small pieces of ice

This matters because it preserves another compact cherry-brandy aperitif branch in the early 1920s field.

Its importance is in the simple two-base aromatic build rather than garnish or ritual.

See also: Duchess Cocktail, French Vermouth Cocktail