Harry of Ciro's ABC of Mixing Cocktails by Harry of Ciro's (1923, p.65) — Harry of Ciro's 1923
| 1 piece | lemon peel — Lemon Peel | acid |
| 4 dashes | Angostura bitters — Angostura Bitters | base |
| 1 glass | rye whiskey — Rye Whisky | base |
| 1 lump | ice | other |
| 1 tablespoonful | sugar — Castor Sugar | sweetener |
- Build in a small tumbler and stir well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Squeeze lemon peel on top and serve in the same glass.
Garnish: Lemon peel
Ice: Ice
This matters because it gives us a straightforward London 1923 old-fashioned whiskey service checkpoint.
The direct-glass build and same-glass service are the key old-fashioned details here.