Post by Okwes on Aug 21, 2006 11:07:43 GMT -5
Raspberry Shrub
This shrub, mixed with water, was considered a delicious summer drink. It
was also sometimes served instead of Port or other wine.
Raspberries 1 pint sugar to
each pint of raspberry juice
Strong vinegar to barely cover
Put raspberries in a pan and scarcely cover them with strong vinegar. Let
stand overnight. Squeeze raspberries through cloth for clear juice. Add
sugar in proportion and test for flavor. Scald resulting juice, skim it, and
then bottle it when cold.
From North Collins Historical Society. 1860's Civil War Food collection Part
of LSU online collection.
This shrub, mixed with water, was considered a delicious summer drink. It
was also sometimes served instead of Port or other wine.
Raspberries 1 pint sugar to
each pint of raspberry juice
Strong vinegar to barely cover
Put raspberries in a pan and scarcely cover them with strong vinegar. Let
stand overnight. Squeeze raspberries through cloth for clear juice. Add
sugar in proportion and test for flavor. Scald resulting juice, skim it, and
then bottle it when cold.
From North Collins Historical Society. 1860's Civil War Food collection Part
of LSU online collection.