The Artistry of Mixing Drinks by Frank Meier (1936, p.52)
| 1 bottle | brandy — Brandy | base |
| 1 large piece | ice — Ice | base |
| 0.5 bottle | Soda water — Schweppes Soda Water or Syphon | dilution |
| 3 unit | Grapefruit — Grape Fruit | garnish |
| 1 pound tin | grapefruit juice — Sweetened Grape Fruit Juice | garnish |
| 1 glass | Grenadine — Grenadine | sweetener |
- Stir well and serve.