Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em by Stanley Clisby Arthur (1938, p.33)
| 2 jigger | Bourbon whiskey — Bourbon whiskey | base |
| mint — Mint leaves | base | |
| shaved ice — Shaved ice | other | |
| 1 tsp | powdered sugar — Powdered sugar | sweetener |
- Chill the serving glasses or goblets overnight.
- Layer mint leaves, shaved ice, and powdered sugar until the glass is half full, then add one jigger of Bourbon.
- Repeat the layers until full and finish with the second jigger of Bourbon.
- Serve on a tray with a straw or tube so the hand does not touch the frosted container.
Ice: Shaved ice