The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3514 — Raspberry Drinking Syrup, Another Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3514 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Cover 4 pounds sorted raspberries with 2 bottles clear, weak wine vinegar and let stand for 24 hours.
Strain through a linen bag. For each 3 glasses resulting liquid use 3 pounds sugar and 1½ glasses water.
Cook a thick sugar syrup, add the raspberry vinegar liquid, bring to the boil once, skim and cool.
Bottle and cork; dilute with drinking water in summer.
Historical editorial note: The author's historical bottling directions do not establish shelf-stable safety.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3514. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.