Mint Cordial

Ingredients

• 2 handsful fresh mint
• 1 quart French brandy
• 3 quarts water
• 1 pound loaf sugar

Instructions

1. Pick the mint early in the morning while the dew is on it, and be careful not to bruise it.
2. Pour some water over it, and drain it.
3. Put two handsful into a pitcher with a quart of French brandy, cover it, and let it stand till next day.
4. Take the mint carefully out and put in as much more, which must be taken out next day; do this the third time.
5. Then put three quarts of water to the brandy, and one pound of loaf sugar powdered.
6. Mix it well together, and when perfectly clear, bottle it.