82. CHERRY BRANDY

To every 10 gallons of brandy add 3 quarts of wild black cherries,
stones and all bruised, and crushed sugar 2 lbs. Let it stand until
the strength and flavour is obtained, and draw from it as wanted for
use. Never attempt to use oil of bitter almonds for this purpose,
instead of the cherries, for it is a most deadly poison.


83. BLACKBERRY BRANDY

Take of brandy 10 gallons, nice rich blackberries mashed from 4 to 6
quarts, according to the degree of flavour you wish. Mix and add a
little sugar to overcome the acidity of the berries, according to
their ripeness will the amount vary from one to 4 oz. to each
gallon.


84. STRAWBERRY BRANDY

This is made as the above, using very nice ripe strawberries, and
only about half the quantity of sugar.


[There are no entries for receipts 85, 86 and 87 in the original.]


88. HOLLAND GIN