1872 The Gentleman's Table Guide (2nd edition)

The Gentleman's Table Guide. 2a

This compound was highly appreciated by the guests of Sir George when pheasant-shooting at Lochend, or grouse^shootlng on the Perthshire moors; a pint (Scotch) keg being the quantity consumed on the hills by a party of eight; pro bably the gillies kindly assisted. This compound will be found very nourishing to fishing or yacht ing parties. No. 43.-TONIC CORDIAL WINE, AKE fresh-dried hops half a pint, direct from the "oast house," if possible; the peel of half a lemon, cut very thin; put them in a well-stoppered bottle or vessel, pour over them one bottle of sherry; infuse 21 days, then add half a pint of syrup; strain and bottle off. This will be found a very strengthening cordial; may be taken by the most delicate per sons. One wineglassful to be taken half an hour before dinner. No. 44.-SYRUP OR CAPILLAIRE. JO every pound of sugar or candy (white, ^pink, or amber)allow halfa pint of water; boil the sugar and water together for a quarter of an hour, carefully removing the scum as it rises. The syrup is then ready for the tonic cordial wine.

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