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Clove Cordial

Put two drachms of cassia buds, two drachms of bruised cloves, a tea-spoonful of peppercorns, and a blade of mace into a bottle, and pour over them a little hot water. Let them remain near the fire, closely corked, for forty-eight hours, then strain the liquid into three pints of spirit, and add two table-spoonfuls of sugar. Two or three drops of prepared cochineal may be added to give the cordial a brighter colour. Probable cost, 3d. or 4d., exclusive of the spirit.