The Gentleman's Table Guide by E. Ricket and C. Thomas (1871, p.50)

cherry water ice — A shilling-worth.base
1 bottleSoda water dilution
1 liqueur glassKirschwasser modifier
  1. Place the cherry water ice in a soda-water glass.
  2. Add the kirschwasser and soda water.
  3. Serve cold.

Ice: Water ice

The text notes that any other water fruit ice may be used to taste.

See also: President Washington, General Grant

The source uses the period market measure of a shilling-worth of cherry water ice.