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Capsicum, Essence Of

To one pint of brandy or rectified spirits of wine add one ounce of the best cayenne pepper. Let it infuse for three weeks, then pour off the clear liquid, and bottle for use. It is very convenient to have this essence for the flavouring of sauces, etc., as the taste is equally and quickly diffused by stirring a little with some boiling sauce. Cayenne varies so much in strength that the quantity to be put with each pint of sauce or gravy must be regulated by the taste of the cook.