| Clarified sugar10 | pounds. |
| Pure honey (strained)3 | pounds. |
| Soft water3 | pints. |
| Cream tartar1 | drachm. |
| Essence peppermint10 | drops. |
Dissolve the sugar in the water by the aid of gentle heat; take off the scum, and the honey and the cream tartar previously dissolved in a little water; bring to the boiling point, stir well, then let it cool.
Artificial Lemonade Syrup.
| Loaf sugar2 | pounds. |
| Citric acid2 | ounces. |
| Concentrated essence of lemon2 | drachms. |
| Essence of almonds20 | drops. |
| Hot water2 | pints. |
Dissolve the citric acid in hot water, add the sugar, and lastly the lemon and almonds. Stir well, cover with a cloth, and leave until cold. Two table-spoonfuls to a tumbler of cold water will make an excellent drink as refreshing as the best lemonade.
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. |