1860 A Treatise on the Manufacture , Imitation, Adulteration and Reduction of Foreign Wines, Brandies, .

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CORDIAL.

Color dark with sugar coloring. Agitate thoroughly, and n1anage as in No. 2.

No. 10.-CLOVE CORDIAL. To 1 ~ ounces bruised cloves add :- 5 gallons pure proof-spirits. 2 drachms bruised allspice. Digest for ten days, then filter, and add:- 3 gallons clear soft water. 2 gallons simple sirup. Agitate, and manage as in No. 2. Color. No. 11.-PEPPERlVIINT CORDIAL. To 6 gallons pure proof-spirits add:- 1 drachm essential oil of peppermint,

cut in l quart strong alcohol, which has first stood for twenty-four hours, and agitated frequently; then add:

6 gallons pure soft water. 2 gallons simple sirup.

Agitate thoroughly, and, if not clear, dissolve 2 drachms of alum in a pint of rain water; 13*