1884 The Modern Bartenders' Guide by O H Byron( paper wrap)

MINERAL WATERS.

Ill order to make mineral water proiierly, it is abso lutely necessary to possess a powerful aerating and bottling machine, and ^he water must be, with the carbonic acid gas and chemicals, of the purest quality ; the corks used must also be excellent and especially pre pared.

Aerated Chalybeate Water

Contains pro-sulphate of iron, and bicarbonate of potassa. It is a very easy and excellent modeof intro ducing iron into the blood, and is much recommended on that account, possessing equal tonic properties to that of the natural springs.

Carbonated Lime Water

Is an aerated solution of bicarbonate of lime t the best is made from calcined Carara marble, each bottle con taining eight or ten grains of carbonate of lime ; it is administered tostrengthen the bony structure.

Lithia Water

Is a solution of the freshly precipitated carbonate of lithia ; this water is becommg popular, being useful in calculous complaints.

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