Part 479

II.—The Münchener Apotheker Verein has adopted the following formula for the same thing:

Acetic acid, dilute, 90 per cent 4 parts Acetic ether 4 parts Tincture aromatic 40 parts Cognac essence 40 parts Spirit of nitrous ether 20 parts Alcohol, 90 per cent 5,000 parts Water, distilled 2,500 parts

Add the acids, ethers, etc., to the alcohol, and finally add the water. Let stand several days, and, if necessary, filter.

III.—The Berlin Apothecaries have adopted the following as a magistral formula:

Aromatic tincture 4 parts Spirit of nitrous ether 5 parts Alcohol, 90 per cent 1,000 parts Distilled water, quantity sufficient to make 2,000 parts

Mix the tincture and ether with the alcohol, add the water and for every ounce add one drop of tincture of rhatany.

Of these formulas the first is to be preferred as a close imitation of the taste of the genuine article. To imitate the color use burnt sugar.

«LIQUEURS.»

Many are familiar with the properties of liqueurs but believe them to be very complex and even mysterious compounds. This is, of course, due to the fact that the formulas are of foreign origin and many of them have been kept more or less secret for some time. Owing to the peculiar combination of the bouquet oils and flavors, it is impossible to make accurate analyses of them. But by the use of formulas now given, these products seem to be very nearly duplicated.

It is necessary to use the best sugar and oils obtainable in the preparation of the liqueurs. As there are so many grades of essential oils on the market, it is difficult to obtain the best indirectly. The value of the cordials is enhanced by the richness and odor and flavor of the oils, so only the best qualities should be used.

For filtering, flannel or felt is valuable. Flannel is cheaper and more easily washed. It is necessary to return filtrate several times with any of the filtering media.

As a clarifying agent talcum allowed to stand several days acts well. These rules are common to all. {769}

The operations are all simple:

First: Heat all mixtures. Second: Keep the product in the dark. Third: Keep in warm place.

The liqueurs are heated to ripen the bouquet flavor, it having effect similar to age. To protect the ethereal oils, air and light are excluded; hence it is recommended that the bottles be filled to the stopper. The liqueurs taste best at a temperature not exceeding 55° F. They are all improved with age, especially many of the bouquet oils.

«Bénédictine.»—

I.—Bitter almonds 40 grams Powdered nutmeg 4.500 grams Extract vanilla 120 grams Powdered cloves 2 grams Lemons, sliced 2 grams True saffron .600 grams Sugar 2,000 grams Boiling milk 1,000 c.c. Alcohol, 95 per cent 2,000 c.c. Distilled water 2,500 c.c.

Mix. Let stand 9 days with occasional agitation. Filter sufficiently.

II.—Essence Bénédictine 75 c.c Alcohol, 95 per cent 1,700 c.c.

Mix.

Sugar 1,750 grams Water, distilled 1,600 c.c.

Mix together, when clear solution of sugar is obtained. Color with caramel. Filter sufficiently.

NOTE.—This liqueur should be at least 1 year old before used.

Essence Bénédictine for Bénédictine No. II.—

I.—Myrrh 1 part Decorticated cardamom 1 part Mace 1 part Ginger 10 parts Galanga root 10 parts Orange peel (cut) 10 parts Extract aloe 4 parts Alcohol 160 parts Water 80 parts

Mix, macerate 10 days and filter.

II.—Extract licorice 20 parts Sweet spirits niter 200 parts Acetic ether 30 parts Spirits ammonia 1 part Coumarin .12 parts Vanillin 1 part

III.—Oil lemon 3 drops Oil orange peel 3 drops Oil wormwood 2.5 drops Oil galanga 2 drops Oil ginger 1 drop Oil anise 15 drops Oil cascarilla 15 drops Oil bitter almond 12 drops Oil milfoil 10 drops Oil sassafras 7 drops Oil angelica 6 drops Oil hyssop 4 drops Oil cardamom 2 drops Oil hops 2 drops Oil juniper 1 drop Oil rosemary 1 drop