CHAP. XLVIII.Of Roman Water.
ThisWater has its Name from its being made first atRome; and from whence great Quantities are still exported to different Parts ofEurope.
Take the outer or yellow Peels of six Citrons; two Drams of Mace bruised; a Gallon of Proof Spirit, and two Quarts of Water: Draw off with a gentle Fire till the Faints begin to rise, and dulcify with fine Sugar.
This Water is generally of a red or purple Colour, the former of which may be easily given by infusing in it a few Grains of Cochineal, or the red Parts of Clove Gilly-flowers; and the latter by adding to the above a few Violets. When the Colour is extracted, run the Liquor through the filtrating Bag, and it will be very bright and clear.