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

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FORMUL.LE.

ESSENCES.

1. Essence of Lemon.-Pure oil of lemon 1 ounce, strongest alcohol ~ pint, exterior rind of lemon ! ounce. Macerate two days, and filter. 2. Essence of Orange-Peel.-Orange-peel 3~ ounces, strongest alcohol 2 pints. Macerate fourteen days; filter through paper. 3. Orange-Flower Water.-Orange flowers 10 parts, water 30 parts. Distill 20 parts.

COLOR.

B eet-Root Color.-Extract by boiling.

SI~iPLE SIRUP. Simple Sirip.-Best white sugar 2 pounds, water a pint. Dissolve the sugar in the water with the aid of heat; remove any scmn that may rise; the moment it boils remove, and strain while hot.