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the best materials be used. The cberrj brandy,
sloe gin, etc. etc., which is bought is not always
made with '65 cognac. Remember bow many
people have to make some sort of profit out of
what can be purchased over the counter.
One more way..
Put six pounds of black cherries, six pounds of
Morellos, and two pounds of strawberries in a cask.
Bruise them slightly with a stick, then add three
pounds of sugar, twelve cloves, half an ounce of
powdered cinnamon, and two grated nutmegs, with
a quarter of the kernels of the cherry-stones, and a
handful of mint and balm. Pour over these six
quarts of brandy, and let the cask remain open for
ten days. Then close it, and in two months it will
be fit for use.
Cherry Gin
can be made in the same way as any of the
above, merely substituting Old Tom for cognac.
And if you want to make it extra good, use
sugar-candy instead of the ordinary " best lump."
Cherry Whisky.
was introduced to the public at the Brewers'
Exhibition in the Royal Agricultural Hall,
London, in 1898. I have not tasted it, but
suppose that the method of making it is similar
to any of the above recipes, substituting Glenlivet.
But I fancy brandy or gin would always be
preferable ; for whisky does not blend well with
fruit.