Take of cold soft water, 8 gallons,
grapes, of any sort, 100 pounds.
Ferment.
Mix raw sugar, 20 pounds,
beet-root, sliced, 4 pounds,
barberry-leaves, 4 handsful,
red tartar, in powder, 6 ounces.
Add coriander seed, bruised, 2 ounces,
brandy, 6 quarts.
This will make 18 gallons.