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Qordials
Mint
Cordial
PICK
leaves
from
the
tender
sprigs
of
the
Mint,
and
put
into
Brandy
from
four
to
eight
hours.
If
it
remains
too
long,
it
will
be
bitter.
Strain,
taking
care
not
to
bruise
the
leaves.
If
not
strong
enough,
repeat
next
day
with
fresh
Mint.
Make
a
rich,
thick
syrup
by
boiling
Sugar
and
Water,
removing
scum
and
clarifying
with
beaten
white
of
Egg.
Add
to
liquor,
and
bottle.
Checkerberry
Cordial
FOUR
quarts
of
Checkerberries.
Four
quarts
of
Jamaica
Rum.
Six
pounds
of
Sugar.
Two
quarts
of
Water.
Put
all
together
in
demijohn,
and
let
stand
at
least
three
months.
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