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.