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mifuge. The predominating flavor is distilled from
carraway seeds. The crystalized is prepared with white
rock-candy which leaves a fanciful depositin the bottle.
Eau de vie de Dantzick,(gold water,) was originally
made in France by Dr.Bruart. He attributed wonder
ful powers to gold in curing stomach difficulties and
said it removed any mercury that might be lurking in
the system. Shortly after the edict of Nantes, pro
mulgated by Louis XIV., the protestants of middle
France went to Germany and introduced the water of
gold, calling it "Water of Life of Dantzick."
Pousse-cafe des Familles derives its name from the
fact that it is beneflcial to all ages. It is an exquisite
digestive of six of "the finest" in proper proportions.
The word is also given to several liqueurs which lie in
stratas in the glass presenting a variagated appearance;
quite a curiosity to those who have never tried it.
Creme de Mbnthe Guaciale,(green or white,) is of
great use in summer complaints and as an aid to diges
tion. The delicate flavor is obtained from peppermint
after five distillations.
Vermouth,(French and Italian,) is an appetizing
tonic largely used in the United States, mostly in cock
tails. It is manufactured out of white wine perfumed