| A refreshing drink for hot summer days, which used to be drunk in place of strong cider during the noon-day heat, at Harvest time. |
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Four crisp, tart apples One quart of boiling water Sugar to taste Lemon rind when available, or a clove when it is not |
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Wipe the apples with a damp cloth, cut into small pieces without peeling or removing the cores. Put them into a large jug or stone jar with the clove or the rind of half a lemon. Press the apples well with a wooden spoon, pour the boiling water over, press again, leave to infuse for twenty four hours. Strain off the liquid, add sugar to taste and, in hot weather a small piece of ice. |
