The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3511 — Pistachio Drink
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3511 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Scald ½ pound pistachios, peel and pound finely. Add part of 4 glasses cooled boiled water, pound repeatedly, strain and squeeze.
Stir in ½ spoonful powdered vanilla and 2 glasses water boiled with sugar.
For 6 glasses:
½ pound pistachios. | ⅓ spoonful powdered vanilla. ¼–⅓ pound fine sugar. |
Historical editorial note: The method states ½ spoonful vanilla while the final ingredient list states ⅓ spoonful. Both quantities are retained.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3511. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.