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Finings for Gin

To 100 gallons gin, take 4 ounces roche alum, and put it into 1 pint of pure water; boil it until it is dissolved, then gradually add 4 ounces salts of tartar; when nearly cold put it into the gin, and stir it well with a staff for 10 minutes.

The liquor must not be covered until it is fine; when this is accomplished, cover it up tight to prevent it from losing its strength.

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