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

52 The Gentleman's Table Guide.

No. 109.-CHERRYADE. lAKE equal quantities of cherry juice and capillaire, add 4 times the quantity of spring water well iced, or half water and

half pure spring block ice; saving of time. No. liq.-CURRANTADE.

as No. 109, substituting currant

juice in the.place of cherry juice.

Kote.—^When tlie fruit juice cannot be had I recommend the Anglo-American Soda Water Company for their celebrated fruit syrups and fruit essences, which give universal satisfac tion at every eutertainment at which they have been used. No. 111.—HERBS. ^ORAGE {Borage officinalis) is a plant of coarse appearance, and, blows a pretty blue flower. It is found growing wild, and is cultivated by persons keeping bees. It is said to possess great medicinal properties, and to be very cheering to the spirits. A few sprigs when in bloom infuse a cooling taste in wine cups. In season for about four months—May till October. I^^ALM {Melissa ojicinalis) is a native of the sou'h of Europe. It yields an essential oil of a yellow colour. It is a tonic, and imparts an aromatic flavour to beverages. js^IMOODROFFE {Asperula odorata) is found growing in the open glades and grassy pathways of our woods and copses. Tlie