Revelation (cocktail) explained

The Revelation appears in William "Cocktail" Boothby's 1908 work, The World's Drinks And How To Mix Them[1] as "A swell after-dinner drink."

Into a small mixing-glass place a little cracked ice, two-thirds of a pony of Bénédictine, one-third of a pony of Kümmel and seven drops (no more) of Crème de menthe. Twist and throw in a piece of lemon peel (a la cocktail). Stir thoroughly until cold and serve in a pony-glass.

This is a most seductive after-dinner beverage, and it was originated by Mr. Dennis O'Sullivan, the well-known mixologist, several years ago, and is still very popular with many connoisseurs and clubmen."

References

  1. Boothby, William "Cocktail". The World's Drinks and How to Mix Them, 1908. Photographed at the San Francisco Public Library Historical Materials Collection https://flickr.com/photos/joegratz/336862865/in/photostream/ on December 28, 2006.