The Artistry of Mixing Drinks by Frank Meier (1936, p.64)

1 glassbrandy — Brandybase
1 large pieceice — Icebase
Soda water — Soda waterdilution
  1. Build over a large piece of ice in a tumbler, add soda water, and serve.

Ice: Ice

Book notes the same build for Bacardi, gin, peach brandy, rum, or either whiskey.