Whiskey Cordial

Ingredients

• 1 lb ripe white currants
• the rind of 2 lemons
• 1/4 oz grated ginger
• 1 quart whiskey
• 1 lb lump sugar

Instructions

1. Strip the currants from the stalks;
2. put them into a large jug;
3. add the lemon-rind, ginger, and whiskey;
4. cover the jug closely, and let it remain covered for 24 hours.
5. Strain through a hair sieve, add the lump sugar, and let it stand 12 hours longer;
6. then bottle, and cork well.