The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1902-08-16
Summer Drinks.
NEW RECIPES FOR TEA PUNCH OR
ORTHER DRAUGHTs.

THE FASHIONABLE function for
the summer willie be the piazza af-
ternoon tea from until Z, there
fore a good sumner drink is neces-
sary. Every sort Of cooling mix2
ture is available; when harmless and
wholesome, they fill in beautifully for
children's parties, are, excellent when
served with sandwich or homemade
cake, and are a delectable aid for an
evening when the piazza is gaily be-
decked with lanterns and card tables
where games are the entertainments.
So .a. Tea Punch.
Tea with fruits and without the addi-
ton of any liquor Wha tsoever can be
made into a most delectable and whole
some beverage that is at the same time
refreshing. Make two quarts of rather
weak tea by pouring that quantity of
freshly boiled water over two heaping
|teaspoonfuls of tea and let it draw for.
five minutes. Strain and dissolve in it
one pound of lump sugar. When cool add
the juice of eight lemons, three oranges,
peeled and cut into slices, one small pine
apple shredded, three or four bananas
finely sliced, and strawberries if in sea-
son. Let stand in a cool place until well
blended; chill with ice and serve.
Delicious Lemonade.
,Perfect lemonade is not common. To
make it at its best the water and sugar
should be boiled together to form a
syrup. Allow a half pound of sugar to
each quart Of water and boil together
for five minutes; then strain and stand
aside to COOL Allow four good-sized lem
ons, rub two Of them with a few Jumps
OF sugar until they have absorbed the
oil. Add them to the syrup, then ex-
tract the juice from all the lemons;
remove the pips and stir into the sugar
and water. When needed add ice and
serve very cold in thin tumblers To
make slightly more elaborate drink,
add few crushed strawberries or rasp-
berries, few slices Of pineapple, or a
few of orange, as may be in season.
-- Currant Punch.
A simple, wholesome drink that can be
given children ad libitum is always in de-
mand during the summer months. An ex-
cellent one can be made with good currant
jelly that is homemade as the main
favorng. For the foundation boil two
pounds of sugar and quart of water to-
gether for five minutes. Skim thoroughly,
then add the juice of two lemons and one
large, orange. Strain carefully and finally
stir in a full pint of the best currant jelly
Continue stirring until the jelly is entirely
dissolved, then place on ice until very
cold. At the moment of serving add
bountiful supply of Clipped ice and one
A French Punch.
The French are noted for their delicate
and delicious drinks. The advantage of
such a one that is non-alcoholic is ap-
parent to every one A favorite Partisan
recipe calls for five pounds of raisins, five
pounds of dried apples and five gallons of
water. Put all together in a small cask
or large earthen jar and let stand IN,
covered for three days, stirring OCCASION
ally from the bottom AT the end of that
time bottle with half a teaspoonful of
sugar and stick of cinnamon in each
bottle. Cork tightly and store in a cool
place. The fruits having fermented, the
drink will keep for a considerable length
Of time. and is really delicious when
served ice cold. 1t is claimed that over
5O,OOO.OOO gallons Of this punch were
drunk in France in a single year.
Iced Chocolate.
Chocolate is so generally served hot
that the cool summer drink is far less
familiar than it should be. When care
fully made and served it is delicious as
We'll as wholesome. and can be safely
recommended for delicate children and
elderly people. Put one ounce of I'M
sweetened chocolate into saucepan and
pour on it gradually one pint of boiling
water. stirring all the time. Put the
saucepan on the fire and stir until the
pint of granulated sugar and stir until
it begins to boil. Cook for three minutes
longer without stirring, then strain and
cool. Add one teaspoonful of vanilla ex-
tract, bottle and store in a cool place.
When needed, put two tablespoonful
of crushed ice in a tumbler and add two
tablespOonfuls of the chocolate syrup,
three tablespoonful of whipped cream,
one gill of milk and half a gill of car
bonic or ,Apollinaris water. Stir thor
| oughy before drinking.
Raspberry Shrub.
Few city people are familiar with the
refreshment found in this simple drink,
although the raspberry makes one of
the best f1avors known. Put two quarts
| Of the ripe fruit into a stone jar and
pour over it one quart of good cider
vinegar. Cover and stand in cool place
| for two days, then drain off the liquid,
taking care not to mash the berries, and
pour it over second quantity of the
! fruit. Again let stand for two days.
when repeat the process and stand aside
| for the third time. AT the end of the
| final period strain through a muslin bag
and add one quart of sugar to every pint
| Of liquid. Boil slowly for five minutes,
skim thoroughly, and let stand until
| partly cool, then bottle and seal When
wanted, stir into iced water until dis
solved, making a proportion according to
taste. " +....
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