The gooseberry is a common and relatively cheap spring and summer
fruit, and is well adapted for the purpose of making beverages. The
green gooseberry from its tartness is preferable. It is one of the
first of the spring fruits to come in.
Gooseberry Drink.
2 lbs. green gooseberries; ¼ lb. malt extract or black treacle; ¼ pint
water; cornflour to thicken. Trim and wash gooseberries; stew until
soft; add more water as needed, but use as little as possible; sieve,
and finally add the malt extract or treacle. Serve either quite cold or
quite hot, according as circumstances render desirable.