Café Royal Cocktail Book by W. J. Tarling (1937, p.135)
| 2 dashes | Absinthe | base |
| gin — dry gin | base | |
| 2 dashes | orange bitters | base |
| 2 dashes | gum syrup | sweetener |
- Stir up and strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish: Olive and squeezed lemon peel on top.
London is dry gin with orange bitters, gum syrup, and absinthe.
Café Royal Cocktail Book by W. J. Tarling (1937, p.135)
| 2 dashes | Absinthe | base |
| gin — dry gin | base | |
| 2 dashes | orange bitters | base |
| 2 dashes | gum syrup | sweetener |
Garnish: Olive and squeezed lemon peel on top.