695. To Plaster Brandy Pipes

695.    To Plaster Brandy Pipes. First notch over the bottom of the casks with a hatchet or adze; then, for the bottom of a 1/8 pipe mix 1/4 gallon plaster with 1 gallon water, and pour it on; while the plaster is setting, tap the cask gently with a mallet, in order that the plaster may penetrate into every crevice. When the plaster is fully set, wash it over with a wet sponge. If you wish to color the plaster, add a little Venice red.

696. Wax Putty for Leaky Casks, Bungs, etc.

696.    Wax Putty for Leaky Casks, Bungs, etc.. Melt 8 pounds yellow wax and 12 pounds solid turpentine over a slow fire; add 4 pounds tallow; and, when thoroughly mixed, remove the whole to a distance from the fire and stir in 2 pounds spirits of turpentine, and let it cool.

697. Imitation Schiedam Gin

697.    Imitation Schiedam Gin. Dissolve 31/2 drachms oil of juniper in sufficient 95 per cent, alcohol to make a clear liquid; add it to 40 gallons French spirits 10 above proof, with 8 ounces orange peel flavoring (see No. 667 (Orange Peel Flavoring for Liquors)), 1 quart syrup, and 30 drops oil of sweet fennel.

698. Imitation Old Tom London Gin

698.    Imitation Old Tom London Gin. Dissolve in 1 quart 95 per cent, alcohol, 1 drachm oil of coriander, 1 drachm oil of cedar, 1/2 drachm oil of bitter almonds, 1/2 drachm oil of angelica, and 1/2 drachm oil of sweet fennel; add it to 40 gallons French spirit 10 above proof, with 1 pint orange-flower water, 1 quart syrup, and 1 drachm oil of juniper dissolved in sufficient 95 per cent, alcohol to be clear.

699. Imitation Santa Cruz Rum

699.    Imitation Santa Cruz Rum. 35 gallons New England rum, 5 gallons Santa Cruz rum, and 1 drachm vanilla flavoring. (See No. 668 (Vanilla Flavoring for Liquors).)

700. Imitation Batavia Arrack

700.    Imitation Batavia Arrack. 35 gallons French spirit (rice spirit is preferable), 5 gallons Batavia arrack, 1/2 ounce balsam of tolu, and 1/2 ounce tincture of flowers of benzoin.

701. Imitation Batavia Arrack

701.    Imitation Batavia Arrack. To 12 gallons pale rum add 2 ounces flowers of benzoin, 11/2 ounces balsam of tolu, 1 sliced pineapple. Digest with occasional agitation for a month; then add 1/2 pint raw milk. Agitate well for 15 minutes, and rack in a week. A fine imitation.

702. Imitation Jamaica Rum

702.     Imitation Jamaica Rum. 20 gallons spirit 10 above proof, 20 gallons New England rum 10 above proof, 1/2 pound Jamaica rum essence, 1 gallon St. John's bread flavoring (see No. 666 (St. John's Bread Flavoring for Liquors)), and 1 pound white glycerine. Color to suit with caramel. (See No 694.) Or: - 40 gallons spirit 10 above proof, 1 pound Jamaica rum essence, 10 drops oil of cloves, 1 gallon St. John's bread flavoring (see No. 666), and 1 pound white glycerine. If desired, there may be added 1 ounce gum kino and 1/2 drachm oil of caraway, each dissolved in 2 ounces 95 per cent, alcohol.