Family

Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1895, p.102) — George J. Kappeler 1895

1 ponybrandy — brandybase
1 bottleSoda water — plain sodadilution
1 ponyGrenadine — grenadinesweetener
  1. Pour the brandy and grenadine into a long thin punch glass.
  2. Add one lump of ice and a bottle of cold plain soda.
  3. Mix with a long bar spoon and drink during effervescence.

Ice: Lump ice

Nose
Brandy and pomegranate sweetness are lifted by the soda.
Palate
This sits near the daisy and highball border, preserving sweetness and colour while simplifying the formula into a straightforward soda service.
Finish
The finish is fizzy, lightly fruity, and soft.
Summary
A grenadine-led brandy highball from the sweet long-drink branch.

See also: Brandy Daisy, Hari-Kari, Highball Family