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Refreshing Drinks

Very refreshing drinks may be made from fresh fruit when it is in season, and they will be found to be much superior to those which are made from fruit syrup. Pick a quart of fruit, and mash it well in a basin. Pour over it two quarts of cold spring water. Wash some paper in water till it is reduced to a pulp. Put this into the basin with the fruit, pour the whole into a jelly-bag, and strain off the juice. Add sugar boiled to a syrup, and a little lemon-juice, if liked. Serve the fruit-water in glasses. Cherries, red and white currants, raspberries, and strawberries, are specially suited for these drinks. The cherries should have boiling water poured over them, and should be allowed to soak for an hour or two. When these fruits are not in season, pour boiling water over three or four baked apples, while they are still hot. Strain off the liquor when it is cold, and sweeten with honey or moist sugar. It will prove a very welcome beverage. In winter-time slice a lemon and two oranges into a jug. Pour over these a quart of boiling water, add a table-spoonful of crushed sugar-candy, and strain the liquor when cold. A considerable variety of refreshing drinks will be found under the heading