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Lime-Juice Cordial
Mix six pounds of sugar, two quarts of water, four ounces of citric acid, one half ounce boric acid. Dissolve over a slow fire. When cold add sixty ounces refined lime juice, four ounces tincture of lemon peel, and enough water to make two gallons. This will keep indefinitely.