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Red Currant Cordial

Mrs. Spence.

To two quarts of red currants, put one quart of whiskey; let it stand twenty-four hours, then bruise and strain through a flannel bag. To every two quarts of this liquor, add one pound of loaf sugar, and quarter of a pound of ginger well bruised and boiled; let the whole stand to settle, then strain or filter; bottle and cork, seal the corks tightly.

N. B. It is an improvement to have half red raspberry juice if the flavour is liked. The above is fit for use in a month.

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