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

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APPENDIX.

458. Tears of the "Widow of Malabar. Same as Balm of Molucca, but employing 1 drachm oi mace (shreded),i an ounce of cloves (bruised), and a tea- Bpoonful ofthe essence ofvanilla for flavormg. Some add }of a pint of orange-flower water. It is slightly colored ■with coloring. (See No. 88.) 459. Sighs of Love. 6 lbs. of sugar, andpure soft water suiBcient to produce a gaUon of syrup (see Nos.1and 421), to which add 1pint of rose water and 7 pints of iiroof siiirit; color jtale pink (see No.^ 93). A drop or two (not more) of the essence of ambergris or vanilla improves it. This is a pleasant cor dial. 460. Delight of the Mandarins. 1gallon of spirit (22 under proof). h do. pure soft water. 4J lbs. of white sugar (crushed small). ^ ounce of anisum Chinfe, bruised. i do. ambrette or musk seed, bruised. 1 do. safflower. Macerate in a carboy or stone jar capable of holi.ng double the quantity (see No. 5), and agitate well ery day for 2 weeks.

461. Elephant's Milk.

2 ounces of gum benzoin. 1 pint of rectified spiiits of vine.

Dissolve and add 2i pints of boiling water; agitate (br 5 minutes in a strong corked bottle, and when cold sb do and add 1p lb. cf .:;mp sugar.