502. One ounce of sweet almonds (blanched,)
Half an ounce of white powdered sugar,
Three half pints of water.
Pour boiling water on the almonds, and in a few minutes the brown skin will come off by taking each kernel between the thumb and finger and gently pressing it. After having blanched them in this manner, put them in a stone or wedgewood mortar with the sugar and a little water. Add the water gradually until the almond is perfectly smooth. Strain it through a fine hair sieve or cloth.
More or less sugar may be added according to the taste.
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LEMON SYRUP, No. 1.
503. Eight pounds of sugar,
Three quarts of water,
One quart of lemon-juice.
Mix the sugar and water together; as soon as the sugar has dissolved place it over the fire and boil and skim it, then add the lemon-juice.