This section is from the book "A Treatise On Beverages or The Complete Practical Bottler", by Charles Herman Sulz. Also available from Amazon: A Treatise On Beverages.
To sweeten strong alcoholic liquids an alcoholic solution of saccharine is recommended.
In one pint of alcohol of 10 per cent are soluble 40.8 grs. sacch. | |||||
" | " | 20 | " | 55.5 | " |
" | " | 30 | " | 86.1 | " |
" | " | 40 | " | 149.1 | " |
" | " | 50 | " | 207.3 | " |
" | " | 60 | " | 216.7 | " |
" | " | 70 | " | 230.3 | " |
" | " | 80 | " | 241.2 | " |
" | " | 90 | " | 234.0 | " |
" | " | 100 | " | 227.1 | " |
This table shows that saccharine is best soluble in 80 per cent, alcohol.
It is best to prepare a standard saccharine essence by dissolving 75 grains of saccharine in one pint of alcohol of 80 or 95°.
Add the saccharine to the glycerine and heat until all is dissolved.
Preservation of Saccharine Solutions, Powders and Essences.
- The dry powders as well as the solutions and essences of saccharine keep unaltered for an indefinite time.
 
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