1868 The complete Practical Distiller

THE COMPLETE PRACTICAL DISTILLER.

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COMPOUND LAVENDER WATER.

Some persons much prefer this to the simple lavender water just spoken of. It is made thus ; — Take of simple lavender water, 2 gallons ; of Hungary water, 1 gallon cinnamon and nutmegs, of each 3 ounces ; red sanders, 1 ounce. Digest the whole three days in a gentle heat, and then filter it for use. Some add saffron, musk, and ambergris, of each half a scruple.

HUNGARY WATER.

Take of the flowery tops, with the leaves and flowers of rosemary, 14 pounds; rectified spirit, 11 J gallons; water, 1 gallon. Distil off 10 gallons with a moderate If you perform this operation in balneum marise^ your Hungary water will be much finer than if drawn by the common alembic. This is called Hungary water, not because " Kossuth'' came to this country, (who, by-the-by, would have done as well if he had stayed on the other side of the water,) but from its being first made for a princess of that kingdom. fire.