Family

Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1895, p.107) — George J. Kappeler 1895

0.25 wholeLemon juice (fresh) — juice of one-fourth of a lemonacid
1 wholeegg white — white of one eggbase
1 jiggerOld Tom gin — Tom ginbase
seltzer — carbonic or seltzer waterdilution
1 jiggersweet vermouth — Italian vermouthmodifier
0.5 tablespoonsugar — fine sugarsweetener
  1. Put the egg white, sugar, lemon juice, Tom gin, and Italian vermouth into a mixing glass with fine ice.
  2. Shake well and strain into two long bar glasses.
  3. Fill up with cold carbonic or seltzer water and serve.
Nose
Gin botanicals and sweet vermouth rise over a softly citrusy foam.
Palate
This occupies an interesting borderland between sour, daisy, and highball, using egg white for texture while still finishing long and sparkling.
Finish
The finish is light, creamy, and gently aromatic.
Summary
A sparkling gin-and-vermouth egg drink from the social highball fringe.

See also: Gin Rickey, Whiskey Daisy, Highball Family