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Ginger, Essence Of

Take some whole ginger, and grind it to powder just before using it, as the flavour quickly evaporates. Put three ounces of powdered ginger and two ounces of freshly-cut lemon-rind into a quart of brandy, or spirits of wine. Let the mixture infuse a fortnight, shaking it every day. Then strain, and bottle for use. This preparation is warming and invigorating, and, if mixed with a little boiling water and sugar, is an excellent cure for flatulency. Probable cost, about 5d., exclusive of the spirit. Sufficient for one quart of essence.