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28. Gin Puncli. (J'or bottling.)
Following General Ford's plan, as already described,
for making sherbet, add good gin, in the proper propor
tion before prescribed; this, bottled and kept in a cool
cellar or cistern,wUl be found an economical and excellent
summer drink.
29. Glasgow Puncli.
(From a reclpo in the possossion ofDr.Shclton Mackenzie.)
Melt lump-sugar in cold water,with the juice ofa couple
of lemons, passed through a fine hair-strainer. This is
sherbet, and must be well mingled. Then add old Ja
maica rum—one part of rum to five of sherbet. Cut a
couple oflimes in two,and run each section rapidly around
the edge of the jug or bowl, gently squeezing in some of
the delicate acid. This done,the punch is made. Imbibe.
30. Regent's Puncli.
(For a party oftwenty.)
The ingredients for this renowned punch are
3 bottles champagne.
1 do. Hockheiuier.
1 do. Cura9oa.
1 do. Cognac.
1 do. Jamaica rum.
2 do. Madeira.
2 do. Seltzer, or plain soda-water.
4 lbs. bloom raisins.
To which add oranges,lemons, rock candy, and instead
of water, green tea to taste. Refrigerate with all the
icy power of the Arctic.