Mrs Beetons Drinks Recipes Revisited
Whiskey Cordial
1.1lt (2 pints) Whiskey
450g (1lb) Ripe Whitecurrants
450g (1lb) Sugar
2 Lemons, rind only
7g (Ľoz) Ginger, grated
Remove the currant stalks.
Put into a large jug.
Add the lemon rind, ginger and whiskey.
Cover the jug closely and let it stand covered for 24 hours.
Strain through a hair sieve, add the sugar and let it stand for another 12 hours.
Bottle and cork well.
Time: To stand 24 hours before being strained. 12 hours after the sugar is added.
Seasonable: Make this in July.
WHISKEY CORDIAL
1840. INGREDIENTS - 1 lb. of ripe white currants, the rind of 2 lemons, 1/4 oz. of grated ginger, 1 quart of whiskey, 1 lb. of lump sugar.
Mode - Strip the currants from the stalks; put them into 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.
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