Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 268, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 November 1913 — Elder Blossom Wine. [ARTICLE]

Elder Blossom Wine.

Nine pounds of white sugar, three gallons water, one yeast cake, one-half cup lemon Juice, one quart fresh elder blossoms (picked from the stems), two pounds raisins and one pound dates. Put sugar and cold water over the fire to dissolve sugar and let come to a boil without stirring. Boil five minutes, skim and add* elder blossoms. Stir well, take from the fire and cool. When lukewarm add the yeast disBolved in warm water and' lemon juice. Put in earthen Jar and let stand for six days, stirring the blossoms from the bottom of the jar several times dally. On the seventh day strain through a cloth and add raisins and dates. Clover tightly and bottle. Looks and tastes like best champagne. The elder blossoms give it a champagne flavor. *