1876 Jerry Thoma's Bar-Tender's Guide or How to Mix Drinks (Soft Cover)

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TINCTURE OF ORANGE PEEL.

281. Solferino Co l o r i ng .

Take 1 ounce solferino.

1 gallon alcohol (95 per cent.) But them in a bottle, shake well, and in 24 hours it will be ready for use.

2 8 2 . Caramel.

Take 7 pounds loaf sugar. 1 pint water.

Crush and dissolve the sugar in the water; boil it in a 5-gallon. copper kettle, stirring occasionally, until it gets brown; when it begins to bum, reduce the fire; let it burn until the smoke becomes offensive to the eyes; then try it by dipping a rod into it, arid letting a few drops fall into a glass of cold water; if it settles at the bottom and crystallizes, so that it will crack, it is done. Then take about half gallon luke-warm water, and pour it in by degrees, stirring all the time. When thoroughly mixed, filter it while hot through a coarse flannel filter.

283 . Ti nc t u r e o f Or ange Pee l .

Take 1 pound dried orange peel (ground.) 1 gallon spirits (95 per cent.) Place them in a closely corked vessel for 10 days. Strain and bottle for use.