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Imitation Cognac Brandy
To 36 gallons French proof spirits, add 4 gallons Pellevoisin or Marette cognac, 1/2 gallon best sherry or Madeira wine, and 20 drops oil of cognac, dissolved in a little 95 per cent. alcohol. Then pour 2 quarts boiling water over 3 ounces black tea; when cold, filter through flannel, and add a little maraschino; mix this with the other ingredients, and color the whole to suit, with caramel. (See No. 694.) Another excellent formula is as follows:
Dissolve 20 drops oil of cognac and 15 drops oil of bitter almonds in a little 95 per cent. alcohol; add it to 40 gallons 60 per cent.
French spirit, with 2 pints tincture of raisin, 2 pints tincture of prunes, 3 pints best Jamaica rum, 3 pints best sherry wine, and 1/2 ounce acetic ether. Color with caramel.