Best Artificial Cider.

Water25  gallons.
Honey (or fine syrup)1 1/4 gallons.
Catechu (pure)6  drachms.
Alum1 1/4 ounces.
Yeast 1/2 pint.

Ferment for fifteen days in a warm place, then add:

Bitter almonds2

ounces.

Cloves2

ounces.

Whisky6

pints.
Burnt sugar, to color.

If acid should be in excess add honey or sugar; if too sweet add cider vinegar to suit the taste.