1903 The Flowing Bowl by Edward Spencer

CORDIALS AND LIQUEURS

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the best materials be used. The cberrj brandy, sloe gin, etc. etc., which is bought is not always made with '65 cognac. Remember bow many people have to make some sort of profit out of what can be purchased over the counter. One more way.. Put six pounds of black cherries, six pounds of Morellos, and two pounds of strawberries in a cask. Bruise them slightly with a stick, then add three pounds of sugar, twelve cloves, half an ounce of powdered cinnamon, and two grated nutmegs, with a quarter of the kernels of the cherry-stones, and a handful of mint and balm. Pour over these six quarts of brandy, and let the cask remain open for ten days. Then close it, and in two months it will be fit for use. Cherry Gin can be made in the same way as any of the above, merely substituting Old Tom for cognac. And if you want to make it extra good, use sugar-candy instead of the ordinary " best lump." Cherry Whisky. was introduced to the public at the Brewers' Exhibition in the Royal Agricultural Hall, London, in 1898. I have not tasted it, but suppose that the method of making it is similar to any of the above recipes, substituting Glenlivet. But I fancy brandy or gin would always be preferable ; for whisky does not blend well with fruit.