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Lemon Peel, Tincture Of

Take the thin rind of a large fresh lemon. Put it in a bottle with half a pint of brandy, and let it infuse for a fortnight. At the end of that time the brandy will be strongly impregnated with the flavour of the lemon, and should be strained, corked closely, and put aside for use. Probable cost of lemon, 1d. Sufficient, a tea-spoonful will flavour a pint of custard, etc.