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Arrack Punch Syrup

Take fruits may have a little gum-arabic added, in 534 pounds sugar; 34 gallons water. Boil up well, then add 14 gallons lemon juice, and stir till the liquid is clear; pour it into a clean tub, and, when nearly cool, add 5 gallons Batavia arrack, then filter.

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