This section is from the book "Soyer's Standard Cookery", by Nicolas Soyer. Also available from Amazon: Soyer's Standard Cookery.
Ten pounds of grapes, one cup of water, three pounds of sugar.
Put grapes and water in granite stewpan. Heat until stones and pulp separate; then strain through jelly-bag, add sugar, bring to boiling-point, and bottle. This will make one gallon. When served, it should be diluted one-half with water.
 
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