Philadelphian Recipe
The Philadelphian is a vintage drink recipe from Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual, Harry Johnson, 1882. The original wording is preserved here beside a modernized version for easier mixing.
Source: Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual, Harry Johnson, 1882 . Original wording preserved.
Original Recipe
Use small bar glass. 1 teaspoonful sugar, 1 pony glass of Brandy, 1 tablespoonful Raspberry Syrup, 1 pony glass of St. Croix Rum. Throw a few pieces of lemon peel on top, fill with ice, stir and serve.
Modern Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
- 1 oz (30 ml) brandy
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) raspberry syrup
- 1 oz (30 ml) St. Croix rum
- Lemon peel
- Ice
Instructions
Fill a glass with sugar, brandy, raspberry syrup, rum, and lemon peel. Add ice, stir well, and serve.
