115 / 160
GIGGLE WATER
117
246. STRAWBERRY WINE
12 gallons bruised strawberries, 10 gallons cider, 7 gal
lons water, 25 pounds sugar. Ferment, then add Yz ounce
bruised orris root, Yz ounce bruised bitter almonds, Y2
ounce bruised cloves, 6 oimces red tartar.
247. CHAMPAGNE
The process of making American and imitation French
champagne is one requiring great care, especially in pro
ducing a not only clear, but bright wine. Full directions
are given below for making the necessary syrup, mixing
the ingredients, fining, filtering and gassing; including a
number of receipts for different kinds of champagne. A
careful attention to the instructions laid dovm will pro
duce wines which will compare favorably with the best
genuine importations.
248. TO MAKE A FILTER FOR FILTERING
WINES
A filter for wines is usually made of felt, shaped like
a cone or sugar loaf; those without any seam are the best.
A lining of paper pulp is prepared in the following man
ner: Tear from 2 to 4 sheets filtering paper into small
pieces and put it into a pail; pour over it a little boiling
water, sufficient, by thorough beating, to form a fine
smooth paste; then add sufficient water to fill the filter.