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Claret Cup

Pour a bottle of claret into a large jug, and add two glasses of sherry, brandy, or any wine, spirit, or liquor that may be preferred, and half a glass of maraschino. Put in the thin rind of a lemon and two table-spoonfuls of powdered sugar. Let it stand for half an hour till the sugar is dissolved, then put in a sprig of borage, balm, or verbena, or a little sliced cucumber. Just before using, add a bottle of soda or seltzer water and a large piece of ice. Sliced nectarines, peaches, or raspberries may be used instead of lemon-rind.