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Beverages
—
Alcoholic
whole
simmer
gently
for
10
minutes,
then
turn
into
an
earthenware
vessel.
Allow
it
to
remain
covered
until
the,
following
day,
pour
into
dry
bottles,
to
each
one
add
a
lump
of
sugar
and
cork
closely.
Store
in
a
cool,
dry
place
for
about
6
months,
when
the
wine
should
be
ready
for
use.
Blackberry
Wine.
—
To
1
gal.
of
mashed
blackberries
add
a
quart
of
boiling
water;
let
it
stand
for
24
hours,
or
nearly
as
long,
then
strain
through
a
coarse
bag
or
towel,
adding
3
qt.
of
water
and
2
lb.
of
brown
sugar
to
each
gallon
of
the mixture,
making
equal
parts
of
water
and
juice;
mix
well,
then
put
in
demijohns,
stone
jugs
or
a
tight,
clean
keg;
close
partially
and
put
in
a
cool
place;
if
in
a
warm
place
or
left
entirely
open
it
will
sour;
if
stopped
entirely
tight
it
will
burst
the
vessel
—
but
cork
left
loosely
in;
let
it
stand
until
fermentation
ceases,
which
will
be
about
October;
then
bottle,
and
this
makes
excellent
wine
and
a
fine
medicinal
drink
for
summer
affections.
2.
—
The
following
is
said
to
be
an
excellent
receipt
for
the
manufacture
of
superior
wine
from
blackberries:
Measure
your
blackberries
and
bruise
them;
to
every
gallon
add
1
qt.
of
boiling
water;
let
the
mixture
stand
24
horn's,
stirring
occasionally;
then
strain
off
the
liquor
into
a
cask;
to
every
gallon
add
2
lb.
of
sugar;
cork
tight
and
let
stand
about
1
year,
and you
will
have
wine
fit
for
use
without
any
further
straining
or
boiling.
This
wine
is
very
highly
recommended
for
household
use.
Catawba
Champagne.
—
Catawba,
20
gal.
;
cognac
brandy,
1
qt.
(if
you
have
it);
champagne
syrup,
2
gal.
Champagne,
Imitation.
—
1.
—
Prepared
cider,
25
gal.;
citric
acid,
5
dr.;
simple
syrup,
1%
pt.;
water,
1%
gal.;
spirits
(10
under
proof),
2%
gal.;
tartaric
acid,
1}4
oz.
Let
this
stand
12
days,
then
fine
and
bottle,
if
it
is
frothing
and
sparkling;
if
not,
add
more
acid
and
fine
again.
Add
to
each
bottle
about
2
teaspoonfuls
of
syrup,
made
by
dis-
solving
%
lb.
rock
candy
in
1 pt.
white
wine.
2.
—
Cider,
pale,
1
hhd.;
spirit,
3
gal.;
honey
or
sugar,
20
lb.
Mix
and
allow
to
remain
2 weeks; then
fine
with
skimmed
milk,
J^
gal.
This
will
be
very
pale.
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