206. RED MEAD, OR METHEGLIN WINE.

Take of cold soft water, 17 gallons,

red currants, 6 quarts,

black currants, 2 quarts.

Ferment.

Mix honey, 25 pounds,

beet-root, sliced, 1 pound,

red tartar, in fine powder, 4 oz.

Add cinnamon in powder, 2 oz.

brandy, 1 gallon.

This will make 18 gallons.