SIMPLE SYRUP.
To each gallon of water add one-fourth ounce Gelatine; stir until dissolved, then add twelve and a half pounds of Confectioner's A Sugar; stir until dissolved; set off and remove the scum and place in an earthern jug for use as needed. A variety of Syrups may be made from this Syrup by adding flavoring and color; but they are artificial at best, and do not compare with those made from Fruit juices.
VANILLA SYRUP.
Split three Vanilla Beans and scrape out the centers; add the Beans together with the centers to one gallon of water and one-fourth ounce Gelatine; allow to boil a few moments; then add twelve and one-half pounds best Sugar; stir until all is dissolved; remove and take off the scum and strain into a jug. A very good Vanilla Syrup may be made by adding to simple Syrup about five ounces of Vanilla extract to each gallon.
CHOCOLATE SYRUP.
Place on the fire one gallon of water; when it boils, add twelve ounces of Chocolate pounded fine; stir until dissolved, then remove and let stand until nearly cold; when a scum of grease will form on the top, remove this and set again on the fire, and add twelve and one-half pounds best Sugar; stir until dissolved; set off and strain into a jug. Many do not skim off the grease, thinking a better Chocolate flavor is obtained by placing all in an open-mouthed crock or jar, and stirring this scum into the body of the Syrup each time before using; but I prefer the former.
COFFEE SYRUP.
To one pound of pure roasted and ground Java Coffee add one gallon water; place on the fire, and when it boils, remove and cover, allowing it to remain so until nearly cold; then strain, and having placed the decoction again on the fire, add twelve and one-half pounds Sugar; stir until all has dissolved and reached the temperature of boiling; set off and strain into a jug.
LEMON SYRUP.
To one gallon simple Syrup add one-half ounce of dissolved Citric Acid (dissolve the Acid by adding one pound of water to one pound of Acid), and a sufficient amount of fresh Lemon Oil to suit taste.