American and Other Drinks by Leo Engel (1878, p.88)

3 wholelemon — lemonsacid
1 pintcream base
1 pintwater dilution
1 whiteegg white other
1 poundsugar — powdered sugarsweetener
  1. Whip well, collect the froth on a sieve, place the liquor in glasses, and crown with the froth.

Garnish: Whipped froth