1872 Cooling Cups and Dainty Drinks (Mixellany)

Seltzoj/ene Machine. 115 In order to make aerated waters properly, it is absolutely necessary to possess a powerful aerating and bottling machine, and the water must be, with the carbonic acid gas and chemicals, of the purest quality; the corks used must also be excellent and prepared. The Seltzogene is a very useful machine for aerating water or beverages of any description; it differs from, and is an improvement upon, the Gazogene : being made without joint of one piece of glass, which renders the apparatus free from leakage. They are, with ordinary care, managed with ease, and directions are always fully given from the maker, or from whom purchased. When bottled soda-water is not attainable, either for use on board ship, or for the colonies, these machines are very valuable. Charges for the Quart Seltzogene*- —13 scruples of tartaric acid (in white paper), in crystals ; 16 scruples of bicarbonate of soda, in powder (in blue paper). For the three-pint, use 18 scruples of tartaric acid (in crystal) and 22 scruples of bi- carbonate of soda. For the five-pint, use 26 scruples of bicarbonate of soda. Care must be taken to let off by the tap all the carbonic acid gas, before re-charging the apparatus. To imitate seltzer water, add, for the quart size, 4 scruples of