Lemon Cordial.
Tradition: Domestic Economy | Preparation Type: Still-room Process | Risk Level: LOW
Important Safety Disclaimer
This entry is an archival record of historical medical practices. Do not use, ingest, inject, apply, dose, or substitute this preparation for modern medical care.
Source Verification & Integrity
- Primary Historical Source: The Still-Room
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- Formula Verification: Complete Formula Verified
Historical Recipe And Preparation Record
Historical Formula Card — Modern-Readable Version
Status: Complete Formula Verified Original Formula Name: Lemon Cordial. Ingredients: Original Measurements: Digest for a month or more, in a closed vessel, a mixture of a gallon of rectified spirits, half a pound of lemon-peel, quarter of a pound of orange-p
Measurement Normalization Table
| Original Term | Modern Approximation | Confidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ounce | ~28g | approximate | Final batch. |
| pound | ~453g | exact | Final batch. |
| pint | ~473 mL | exact | Final batch. |
| quart | ~946 mL | exact | Final batch. |
| gallon | ~3.78 L | exact | Final batch. |
Assembly Process
Digest for a month or more, in a closed vessel, a mixture of a gallon of rectified spirits, half a pound of lemon-peel, quarter of a pound of orange-peel, half an ounce of cinnamon, half an ounce of coriander, and five pints of water. Strain, and add six pints of syrup (containing six pounds of sugar) and three quarts of water.
Storage, Labeling, And Shelf-Life
Pantry.
External Quality Checks — Not Human Or Animal Testing
These checks can help describe identity, cleanliness, strength consistency, spoilage, or physical quality historically. They do not prove medical effectiveness. - Visual.
What Replaced This In Modern Care
Modern grocery.
Veterinary, Livestock, And Farm Relevance
Farm still-room.
Historical Source Citation
Source: The Still-Room by Mrs. Charles Roundell (1903) - 📖 Read Source Page in Local Reader - 🏛️ Open Book Landing Page
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