1925 Summer Drinks and Winter Codials by C F Leyel

inter Cordials

French Plum Drin k

To every quart of boiling wa ter put twe lve

French plums, and let them boil fo r t went y

minutes.

Leave the liquor with the plums in it coycred

up till cold, and then add t wo or three t::t ble–

spoonfuls of icing sugar. Strain, and add a glas s

of port wine t o each quart .

It can be used at once or bottled.

Fig and Apple Dr in l:

Put into a skillet t welve dri ed figs whi ch h ave

been split open, and a sliced but unpeeled

pplc

and half a pound of loaf sugar. Add t wo qu ar t s

of water.

Put on the fire, bring to the boil , and boil for

two minutes. Strain, and cove r till cold.

This is a very refreshing summer drink.

Raisin Tea

Cut up half a pound of raisins, and st ew them

with a quart of wat er and the rind of a lemon fo r

several hours, or until the liqu or is redu ced

t o

h alf.

Strain, and add the juice of a lemon, and se rve

either hot or cold .