1884 The Modern Bartenders' Guide by O. H. Byron

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BITTERS.

Brandy Bitters.

4lbs. gentian root. 2lbs.cardamom seeds. 1 lb. cinnamon bark. 1lb. cochineal. 2lbs. chireta.

Bruise all these together to the size of barlej'corns ; then add two gallons of brandy. Macerate for about a mouth, then press out all the liquid ; to the residue add one gallon more lirandy(some use ])lain spirit),and after having allowed it to stand one day, press as before ; add the two liquids and filter, when it will be ready for

use.

Dutch Bitters.

2oz. wormwood. 1 oz. chamomile flowers. 1 oz. gentian root. 2 oz. orange peel. ioz. powdered cloves, i oz. carraway seeds. i gallon capillaire. a —..... 2gallons pi-oof spirit.

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Macerate for a month, then press and filter.

Bitters.

1 lb. raisins. 3oz. bruised cinnamon. 1oz.. Virginia snake I'oot, / Juice of 1 orange and 1 lemon. 20 cloves. Digest in ramfor two months.