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To Make Peruvian Bitters

Take 8 ounces red Peruvian bark; 8 ounces orangepeel; 1½ drachmseach cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg; and 75 cayenne pepper seeds.

Infuse them, well bruised, in 8 gallons proof spirits, for 15 to 20 days, stirring every day.

Draw off and filter.

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