SC - acid

[Chris Peters]

Joe Tolbert wrote:

> Gentles:
>         Here is the recipe for the drink called acid:
>
> 6 pounds fruit (crushed, blackberries , plums,grapes,cherries etc)
> 2 1/2 ounces ( about 45 grams ) TARTARIC ACID
> 1 Quart cold water
>   Let stand for 48 hours
>   Strain. Discard seed etc.
>   to each cup of juice add 1 cup sugar
>   stir until sugar is dissolved
>   let stand a few days before bottling.
>
> source : notebook of Julia E. D. Tolbert born ca 1875
>
> notes : at different times we either used just a cloth or a
>         fermentation lock on jug / jar.
>

Joe,
  You didnt add any type of yeast to this or did you let the natural
yeasts of the fruit(s) go to work? Might be interesting to try it with
one. Otherwise looks yummy as all heck!


Chris

(The Ever Curious)

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