CHAP. XL.Of Jasmine Water.
Thereare several Species of Jasmine, but that Sort intended here is what the Gardeners call,SpanishWhite orCatalonianJasmine. This is one of the most Beautiful of all the Species of Jasmine; the Flowers much larger than any of the others, of a red Colour on the Outside, and extremely fragrant. But if the Flowers of this Species cannot be procured, those of the common Sort may be used, but the Quantity must be considerably augmented.
Take ofSpanishJasmine-flowers twelve Ounces; Essence of Florentine Citron, or Burgamot, eight Drops; fine Proof Spirit a Gallon, Water two Quarts. Digest two Days in a close Vessel, after which draw off one Gallon, and dulcify with fine Loaf Sugar.
This is a most excellent Cordial, and deserves to be more known here than it is at present.