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Fine Cologne Water

Take of d'Ambrette. Take 1 pound (avoirdupois) Eau d'Ambrette; or Esprit pure 95 per cent. Cologne spirits, 6 gallons; oil grains d'Ambrette (musk-mallow seed, bruis- 95 per cent. Cologne spirits, 6 gallons; oil grains d'Ambrette (musk-mallow seed, bruisof neroli, 4 ounces; oil of rosemary , 2 ounces; ed); rectified spirit, 1 Imperial quart; water, oil of orange, 5 ounces; oil of citron, 5 ounces ; pint; digest for 7 or 8 days, and distill off i oil of bergamot, 2 ounces; mix with agitation; then allow it to stand for a few days perfectly quiet before bottling.

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