Take of the Roots of Angelica four Ounces; of Cinnamon and Orris-root, of each Half an Ounce; bruise these Ingredients in a Mortar; put them into an Alembic, with a Gallon of Proof Spirit and two Quarts of Water; draw off a Gallon with a pretty brisk Fire.
CHAP. XLIV.
Of the Water of the four Fruits.
This Water has its Name from the four Fruits in its Composition, namely the Cedrat or Florentine Citron, the Bergamot, the common Citron, and the Portugal Orange.
Recipe for a Gallon of the Water of the four Fruits.
Take of the Essence of Cedrat, fifty Drops; of the Essence of Bergamot thirty-six Drops; of the Essence of Citron sixty Drops; and of the Essence of Portugal Orange sixty-four Drops; fine Proof Spirit one Gallon; Water two Quarts; draw off with a pretty brisk Fire till the Faints begin to rise, and dulcify with fine Sugar.
This is a very pleasant and odoriferous Cordial, and in great Esteem in France.
CHAP. XLV.
Of the Water of the four Spices.
This Water also derives its Name from the four Spices from whence it is drawn, viz. Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, and Cinnamon.
Recipe for a Gallon of the Water of the four Spices.
Take of Cinnamon two Ounces; Nutmegs and Cloves, of each three Drams; Mace six Drams; bruise the Spices in a Mortar, and add Proof Spirit a Gallon, and Water two Quarts. Digest twenty-four Hours in a close Vessel, and distil with a brisk Fire till the Faints begin to rise; and dulcify with fine Sugar.