Water for Low Spirits

Ingredients

• Coriander seeds, of each 1 oz.
• aniseeds, of each 1 oz.
• valerian 1 1/2 oz.
• cardamoms, bruised, 2 ozs.
• saffron, 1 oz.
• carraway seeds, 2 ozs.
• cinnamon, 3 ozs.
• in a quart of water
• add 4 ozs. of sugar candy
• add a quart of port wine
• and a quart of brandy

Method

1. 1

   Simmer the spices in a quart of water for half an hour.

2. 2

   Cool, then add the sugar candy, port wine, and brandy.

3. 3

   Cork well in bottles and cover closely during the operation.

As published

This recipe was extracted from Consult me (1902) by Robert Kemp Philp, page 524. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

WATER for Low Spirits. — Coriander seeds and aniseeds, of each 1 J oz. ; valerian 1 % oz. ; cardamoms, bruised, 2 ozs. ; saffron, 1 oz. ; carra- way seeds, 2 ozs. ; cinnamon, 3 ozs. Simmer half an hour in a quart of water, to which add 4 ozs. of sugar candy. C00L Then add a quart of port wine, and a quart of brandy

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