Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1895, p.92) — George J. Kappeler 1895
| 0.5 half lemon | Lemon juice (fresh) — lemon juice | acid |
| 2 whole | egg yolk — egg yolks | base |
| hot water — hot water | dilution | |
| 2 jigger | orange brandy — orange brandy | modifier |
| nutmeg — nutmeg | other | |
| 2 tablespoon | sugar — fine sugar | sweetener |
- Beat the yolks of two eggs with the sugar.
- Add the orange brandy and lemon juice and mix well.
- Divide into two hot-drink tumblers, fill with hot water, stir well, grate nutmeg on top, and serve.
Garnish: Nutmeg