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RASPBERRY SHRUB.
(Use a bowl for mixing.)
1 quart of vinegar;
3 quarts of ripe raspberries;
After standing a day, strain it, adding to each pint
a pound of sugar, and skim it clear while boiling
ibout half an hour.
Put a wine glass of brandy to each pint of the shrub
when cool.
2 spoonfuls of this mixed with a tumbler of water
is an excellent drink in warm weather and during a
fever season.
CLARET CUP FOR A PARTY.
(Use a bowl for mixing.)
8 to 12 pieces of lump sugar;
1 bottle of Apollinaris water;
2 lemons, cut in slices;
2 eranges cut in slices;
1 pineapple, cut in slices;
2 wine glasses of maraschino;
Mix well with a ladle, place this into your vessel
or tin dish filled with ice, then, when the party is
ready to call for it, add:
4 bottles of very fine claret;
1 bottle of champagne (Piper Heidsieck), or any
other sparkling wine;
Mix thoroughly and place sufficient berries on top
and serve it into a fancy wine glass, and you will have
an elegant Claret Cup.
CRIMEAN CUP A LA MARMORA.
(Use a bowl for mixing.)
1 pint of orgeat syrup;
i pint of cognac brandy (Martell);
J pint of maraschino;