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Lemon Syrup

INGREDIENTS.-2 lbs. of loaf sugar, 2 pints of water, 1 oz. of AVERAGE COST, 9d. citric acid, 1/21 drachm of essence of lemon.

Boil the sugar and water together for 1/4 remain till cold. Beat the citric acid to a hour and put it into a basin, where let it powder, mix the essence of lemon with it, then add these two ingredients to the tablespoonfuls of the syrup are sufficient syrup ; mix well and bottle for use. Two for a tumbler of cold water and will be found a very refreshing summer drink.

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