The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1915 — Lemon Water Ice
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1915 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Bring three glasses water, three quarters pound sugar and finely pared zest of one lemon to a boil several times.
Add juice of two lemons, strain through a napkin, cool and freeze.
To provide
¾ pound sugar, almost 1½ glasses | 2 lemons and 6 glasses salt for the ice bath |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1915. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.