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The Complete Distiller / Containing, I. The method of performing the various processes of distillation, with descriptions of the several instruments: the whole doctrine of fermentation: the manner of drawing spirits from malt, raisins, molasses, sugar, &c. and of rectifying them: with instructions for imitating, to the greatest perfection, both the colour and flavour of French brandies. II. The manner of distilling all kinds of simple waters from plants, flowers, &c. III. The method of making all the compound waters and rich cordials so largely imported from France and Italy; as likewise all those now made in Great Britain. To which are added, accurate descriptions of the several drugs, plants, flowers, fruits, &c. used by distillers, and instructions for chusing the best of each kind... cover

The Complete Distiller / Containing, I. The method of performing the various processes of distillation, with descriptions of the several instruments: the whole doctrine of fermentation: the manner of drawing spirits from malt, raisins, molasses, sugar, &c. and of rectifying them: with instructions for imitating, to the greatest perfection, both the colour and flavour of French brandies. II. The manner of distilling all kinds of simple waters from plants, flowers, &c. III. The method of making all the compound waters and rich cordials so largely imported from France and Italy; as likewise all those now made in Great Britain. To which are added, accurate descriptions of the several drugs, plants, flowers, fruits, &c. used by distillers, and instructions for chusing the best of each kind...

Chapter 108: Recipe for making ten Gallons of compound Horse-radish Water.
By A. Cooper
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The treatise delivers a practical, step‑by‑step manual for producing spirits, simple floral waters, and compound cordials, combining methods of fermentation, brewing, distillation apparatus, and rectification. It describes how to draw alcohol from malt, fruits, molasses, and sugars, offers techniques for imitating continental brandy colours and flavours, and gives recipes adapted to both commercial distillers and domestic practitioners. Supplementary sections explain selection and preparation of botanical ingredients, the virtues and uses of preparations, and principles behind processes so readers can refine technique and scale recipes for small batches.

CHAP. XX.
Of compound Horse-radish Water.

There are several Methods of making this compound Water; but the three following Recipes are the best that has hitherto appeared.

Recipe for making ten Gallons of compound Horse-radish Water.

Take of the Leaves of fresh Garden Scurvy-grass sixteen Pounds; of fresh Horse-radish Root, and the yellow Part of Seville Orange-peel of each eight Pounds; of Nutmegs two Pounds. Cut and bruise these Ingredients, and digest them twenty-four Hours in ten Gallons of Proof Spirit and two Gallons of Water; after which draw off ten Gallons with a gentle Fire.

Or,

Take of the fresh Roots of Horse-radish nine Pounds; of the Leaves of Water-cresses and of Garden Scurvy-grass, of each six Pounds; of the outward, or yellow Peel of Oranges and Lemons, of each nine Ounces; of Winter’s Bark twelve Ounces; of Nutmegs three Ounces. Cut, bruise and digest the Ingredients in ten Gallons of Proof Spirit, and two Gallons of Water, and draw off ten Gallons as before.

Or,

Take of the Leaves of Garden and Sea Scurvy-grass fresh gathered in the Spring, of each seven Pounds; Brook-lime, Water-cresses, and Horse-radish-root of each ten Pounds; of Winter’s Bark and Nutmegs of each ten Ounces; of the outer Peel of Lemons one Pound; of Arum-root fresh gathered two Pounds; Proof Spirit ten Gallons, Water two Gallons. Bruise and slice the Ingredients; digest the whole, and draw off ten Gallons as before.

Either of the above Recipes will produce an excellent Water, against all Obstructions of the Kidnies and other Viscera. It is also of great Service in the Jaundice, Cachexies and Dropsies; and in all Scorbutic Cases, it is equal to any Medicine; as it opens the minute Passages, promotes Transpiration, and cleanses the Skin, and other small Glands, which are filled with gross Particles to the Detriment of their proper Offices.