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RESTORATIVE DRINKS
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Brandy, Burnt.
See page 38,
Currant Drink.
(^See also page 116.)
A useful drink in illness is made by pouring
one pint of boiling water over one pound of
black-currant jam; let it stand until nearly
cold; strain through a sieve. When cold it is
ready for use.
Ginger Cordial.
To one pint of the best brandy add one pint
of plain syrup, four ounces of essence or syrup
of ginger; strain and bottle. When required
for use add one tablespoonful to one wineglass
of water. A useful cordial may be made by
adding the ginger to the syrup without the
brandy.
Hot Spiced Rum.
Put into a small tumbler one or two lump^ of
loaf sugar, half a teaspoonful of mixed allspice,
one wineglass of Jamaica rum, and a small
piece of fresh butter. Then fill up the tumbler
with hot water, and grate a little nutmeg on
top.
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This will be found exceedingly beneficial in
the case of sore throats and colds.
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