Take a gallon of water, half a pound of barley, a blade or two of mace, a large crust of bread, and a little lemon-peel.
Let it boil till it comes to two quarts.
Then add half a pint of white wine, and sweeten to your palate.
Original Text
TAKE a gallon of water, half a pound of barley, a blade or two of mace, a large crust of bread, and a little lemon-peel. Let it boil till it comes to two quarts, then add half a pint of white wine, and sweeten to your palate.