CHAP. XIV.Of Orange Water.
ThisWater is made in the same Manner from the Peels of Oranges, as Citron Water; Chap. vi. is from the Peels of Citrons.
Take of the yellow Part of fresh Orange-peels five Pounds, clean Proof Spirit ten Gallons and a Half, Water two Gallons; draw off ten Gallons with a gentle Fire.
This is a good Stomachic, and may also be used for making bitter Tinctures as that calledStoughton’s Drops.