ALBUMIN WATER.
Beat lightly the white of 1 egg; stir into a glass of water; sweeten if permissible.
OATMEAL WATER.
Teaspoonful of oatmeal to a quart of water. Boil down to a pint; then strain.
BARLEY WATER.
Wash in cold water 2 ounces of pearl barley. Boil five minutes; then drain. Pour on 2 quarts of boiling water and boil down to a quart. Flavor with thinly cut lemon rind; add sugar to taste. Strain only at patient’s request.
RICE WATER.
Wash 2 tablespoonfuls of cleaned rice; put in a granite saucepan with a quart of boiling water; simmer until the rice is softened and partially dissolved; strain; add salt. May be served either warm or cold.
TOAST WATER.
Put into a pitcher 3 slices of dark brown toast; pour in a quart of boiling water and cover closely. When cold strain. Wine and sugar may be added.