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GIGGLE WATER
14. BLACKBERRY BRANDY
To 10 gallons blackberry juice and 25 gallons spirits
40 above proof, add i drachm each of, oil of cloves and
011 of cinnamon dissolved in 95 per cent alcohol, and
12 pounds white sugar dissolved in 6 gallons water. Dis
solve the oils separately in pint 95 per cent alcohol;
mix both together and use one half the quantity; if
the cordial is not sufficiently flavored, use the balance.
15. BLACKBERRY BRANDY
ounce each of cinnamon, cloves and mace, i drachm
cardamon. Grind to a coarse powder; add to 16 pounds
of blackberries, mashed and 5 gallons of 95 per cent al
cohol. Macerate for two weeks; press it; then add 10
pounds of sugar, dissolved in 3^ gallons of water. Filter,
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16. CHEJ5RY BRANDY
Mash 16 pounds of black cherries with their stones;
5 gallons 95 per cent alcohol. Macerate for two weeks;
press it; then add 10 pounds of sugar, dissolved in 3^
gallons of water. Filter.