1876 How to Mix Drinks or the Bon-Vivant's Companion 2$50 by Jerry Thomas

150

KECIPES FOIt TEN GALLONS EACH.

167. Eau de Fraises. (Strawberry Water.)

6 lbs. ofstrawberries made to a pulp. 8 lbs. ofsugar.

Boilfor 5 minutes in 6a gallons of water; strain, press, then add 3 gallons of alcohol, 95 per cent. Filter. (Sea N"o. 3.) 168. Eau de Framboises. (Raspberry Water.) 6 lbs. of raspberries made to a pulp, boil for 5 minutes with 8 lbs. ofsugar and 6^ gallons of water; strain, press, and then add 3 gallons of alcohol, 95 per cent. Filter [See No. 3.) 169. Eau de G-enievre. (Juniper Water.) 3 drachms ofoil ofjuniper, dissolve in 3 gallons ofalco- Qol, 9'^ per cent., then add 8 lbs. of sugar dissolved in gallc 1 of water. Filter. Ground; macerate for 24 hours with 3gallons of alcohol, 95 per cent., and 3^ gallons of water (see No.5). Distil from off the water 3 gallons of flavored spirit, then add 20 lbs. of sugar dissolved in Of gallons of water. Color brown with coloring and filter(see Nos.3and 88), 171. Eau de Grosellles. (Currant Water.) 6 lbs. of red currants made to a pulp, boil for 5 minutes with 8 lbs. ofsugar and 6^ gallons of water, strain, press, 170. Eau de Girofle. (Clove Water.) 10 ounces of cloves. IJ do. mace.