it must be racked off to get clear of pomace, for while this is in
it, it will remain sour. Oil or whiskey barrels are best to put up
cider in, or 1/2 pint of sweet oil, or a gallon of whiskey, or both
may be added to a barrel with decidedly good effects. Isinglass 4
oz. to each barrel helps to clarify and settle cider that is not
going to be rectified.


91. SCHRUB

Take of lemon juice 1 pint, white sugar 2 pints, rum 3 pints, water
4 pints; mix and colour ready for use.


92. STOUGHTON BITTERS

Take of gentian 4 oz., orange peel 4 oz., columbo 4 oz., chamomile
flowers 4 oz., quassia 4 oz., burned sugar 1 lb., whiskey 2-1/2
galls., water 2-1/2 galls,; mix and let stand one week, then bottle
the clear liquor.


93. TO IMPROVE THE FLAVOUR OF NEW WHISKEY

Take of whiskey 1 gall., add tea 4 oz., allspice 4 oz., caraway seed
4 oz., cinnamon 2 oz., shake occasionally for a week and use one
pint to a barrel. Keep this mixture in a jug.

94. CHERRY BOUNCE OR BRANDY