Highland Bitters (Very Old)

Gentian root, coriander seed, bitter-orange peel, camomile flower, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, whisky. Cut one ounce and three-quarters of gentian root and half an ounce of orange peel into small pieces. Put fht-m in a mortar with one ounce of coriander seed, quarter of an ounce of camo-mile flower, quarter of an ounce of cinnamon stick, and half an ounce of cloves. Bruise all together. Put in an earthenware jar, empty two bottles of whisky over it, cover so that the jar is air-tight, and let it stand for about ten days. Strain and bottle. More whisky may be added to the flavouring materials, which remain good for a long time.

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