Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1895, p.48) — George J. Kappeler 1895
| lemon peel — spiral lemon rind | acid | |
| 1 jigger | Old Tom gin — Substituted for Scotch whiskey by reference to Ramsay Cooler. | base |
| 1 bottle | Soda water — plain soda | dilution |
| 1 whole | ice — piece of ice | other |
- Mix and serve the drink the same as Ramsay Cooler, substituting Old Tom gin for Scotch whiskey.
Garnish: Spiral lemon rind
Ice: One piece
- Nose
- Sweet gin botanicals and lemon peel give the cooler a softer aromatic line than the Scotch version.
- Palate
- This sits between the Collins family and the wine-cooler branch, borrowing the long decorative service of one and the sweetened gin impression of the other.
- Finish
- The finish is sparkling, citrusy, and lightly sweet.
- Summary
- An Old Tom cooler that helps connect the cooler branch to the wider gin long-drink field.