1871 Oxford Night Caps a collection of receipts for making various beverages used in the university

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six Seville oranges and six lemons, six glasses of calves-feet jelly in a liquid state, a sufficient quantity of loaf sugar, (about half a pound;) put the whole into a jug, pour on it one quart of boiling water ; add four glasses of brandy, stir it well together, and it ia fit for use.• LEANDER PUNCH. This drink was invented by Mr. Fellows, who was for many years an active member of the well-known " London Boat Club," from which it takes its name. The inventor caused the Punch to be introduced into the University by a friend at Oh. Oh. Recipe. Four glasses of whisky, (Irish if possible) two glasses of brandy, and the juice and peel of one large lemon. Add boiling water to make a quart, and if not enough, ad libitum. * Many of the first statesmen of the present day (should they see this) will recognize it as the liquor invariably drank by them at College before they attended their debating parties.

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