Whiskey Cordial
INGREDIENTS. -1 lb. of ripe white currants, the rind of 2 lemons, oz. of grated ginger, 1 quart of whiskey, 1 lb. of lump sugar.
Strip the currants from the stalks; put them in a large jug; add the lemon-rind, ginger and whiskey; cover the jug closely, and let it remain covered for 24 hours.
Strain through a hair-sieve, add the lump sugar, and let it stand 12 hours longer; then bottle and cork well.
TIME. To stand 24 hours before being strained; 12 hours after the sugar is added.
SEASONABLE. - Make this in July.