Scientific Bar-Keeping by E. N. Cook & Co. (1884, p.10) — Bottling

5 gallonspirits base
1 ouncegentian tincture — tincture of gentianbitter
2 gallonwater dilution
2 ounceorange peel tincture — tincture of orange peelgarnish
0.25 ouncecardamom tincture — tincture of cardamonsother
1 ounceclove tincture — tincture of clovesother
0.25 pintcognac essence — essence of Cognacother
coloring — solferino and caramelother
0.25 ouncelicorice tincture — tincture of liquorice rootother
1 quartgum syrup sweetener
  1. Mix the essence of cognac and the tinctures with a portion of the spirits.
  2. Add the remainder of the ingredients.
  3. Color with solferino and caramel in equal parts to the desired shade.

See also: Gin Cocktail, Brandy Cocktail

The formula is colored with solferino and caramel in equal parts.