1876 How to Mix Drinks or the Bon-Vivant's Companion 2$50 by Jerry Thomas

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ELIXIR DES TROEBADOtTRS.

alcoliol, 95 per cent., and 4 gallons of water, (see No.5); distilfrom oif the water 3|- gallons offlavored spirit; add fj- gallons of white plain syrup (see No. 7) and 2 gallons of water; color yellow. (See No. 91.) 190. Elixir de Genievre. (Elixir of Juniper.) 1} lb. of juniper berries, ground; macerate for 8 days with gallons of alcohol, 95 per cent., and 2 gallons of water; press, strain, and filter; add 4i gallons of white plain syrup. (See No.7.)

191. Elixir of Long Life

2 ounces ofZedoary root. 2 do. agaric. 2 do. gentian root. 2 do. Venetian theriak. 2 do. Turkey rhubarb. 2 do. angelica root. 4 do. ginger.

Ground; macerate for 2 weeks with 4f gallons of alco hol, 95 per cent, (see No. 5); then add 5^ gallons of water. Filter. (See No.3.)

192. Elixir de Neroly.

2 ounces of myrrh, ground; macerate for 8 days in 3J gallons of alcohol, 95 per cent.; add 97 drops of oil oi neroly; mix it with 20 lbs. of sugar dissolved in 5 gallons of water. Filter. (Se^ No. 3.)

193. Elixir des Troubadours..

4 lbs. of musk roses,

do. jasmin flowers.

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