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Finings for Cordials (See Finings for Wines page)

(See Finings for Wines, page 169.) Fining with Isinglass.

Take half an ounce of the best isinglass, and dissolve it over a gentle fire, in a pint of water slightly seasoned with good vinegar, or three teaspoonfuls of lemon juice. Beat it from time to time, adding a little of the seasoned water. When you obtain a complete solution, gradually add the foaming liquid to the cordial, stirring all the while. Then stir for 15 minutes after it is all added, and let it rest for three days; by that time the cordial will be bright and clear. The above quantity is sufficient to clarify 25 gallons of cordial.