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Cloves, Tincture Of

Put three ounces of bruised cloves into a quart of brandy, and let them soak for a fortnight. Strain, and bottle it for use. Or, dissolve one ounce of fresh oil of cloves in one pint of rectified spirits of wine. The probable cost will depend on the strength and quality of the spirit. Two or three drops will be sufficient to flavour mulled wine, etc