or and a few cherries.
ORANGEADE
Take four large, juicy oranges and six tablespoons of sugar Squeeze the
oranges upon the sugar, add a very little water and let them stand for
fifteen minutes; strain and add shaved ice and water, and a little lemon
juice.
CLABBERED MILK
One of the most healthful drinks in the world is clabbered milk; it is
far better in a way for every one than buttermilk for it requires no
artificial cult to bring it to perfection. The milk is simply allowed to
stand in a warm place in the bottles just as it is bought, and when it
reaches the consistency of a rich cream or is more like a jelly the same
as is required for cheese, it is ready to drink. Pour it into a glass,
seasoning it with a little salt, and drink it in the place of
buttermilk.
COLD EGG WINE
To each glass of wine allow one egg, beat up, and add sugar to taste.
Add wine gradually and grated nutmeg. Beat whites separately and mix.
SODA CREAM
Take three pounds of granulated sugar and one and one-half ounces of
tartaric acid, both dissolved in one quart of hot water. When cold add
the well-beaten whites of three eggs, stirring well. Bottle for use. Put
two large spoonfuls of this syrup in a glass of ice-water, and stir in
it one-fourth of a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda. Any flavor can be
put in this syrup.
MULLED WINE
Put cinnamon and allspice (to taste) in a cup of hot water to steep. Add
three eggs well beaten with sugar. Heat to a boil a pint of wine, then
add spice and eggs. Stir for three minutes and serve.
STRAWBERRY SHERBET
Crush a quart of ripe strawberries, pour a quart of water over them, and
add the juice of two lemons. Let this stand about two hours, then strain
over a pound of sugar, stir until the sugar is dissolved, and then set
upon ice. You may add one tablespoon of rose-water. Serve with chopped
ice.
DELICIOUS AND NOURISHING SUMMER DRINK
Pare thinly the rind of three large lemons, put it into a large jug with
one pound of raisins stoned and finely chopped, one pound of sugar, and
the juice of the lemons. Add one gallon of boiling water, leave to stand
for five days, stirring well every day. Then strain and bottle for use.
SHERRY COBBLER
It is best to mix this in a large bowl and fill in glasses just before
serving, and put a little of each kind of fruit in each goblet with
pounded ice. To begin with, cut pineapple in slices and quarters, a few
oranges and a lemon,
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