CHAP. XLIV.Of the Water of the four Fruits.
ThisWater has its Name from the four Fruits in its Composition, namely the Cedrat or Florentine Citron, the Bergamot, the common Citron, and thePortugalOrange.
Take of the Essence of Cedrat, fifty Drops; of the Essence of Bergamot thirty-six Drops; of the Essence of Citron sixty Drops; and of the Essence ofPortugalOrange sixty-four Drops; fine Proof Spirit one Gallon; Water two Quarts; draw off with a pretty brisk Fire till the Faints begin to rise, and dulcify with fine Sugar.
This is a very pleasant and odoriferous Cordial, and in great Esteem inFrance.