RECEIPTS. 149 



Chocolate Syrup for Soda Water. 



Baker's chocolate (plain) , four ounces ; 

 boiling water, four ounces ; water, twenty- 

 eight ounces ; sugar, thirty ounces ; extract 

 of vanilla, one-half ounce. Cut the choco- 

 late into small pieces, then add the boiling 

 water, and stir briskly until the mixture 

 forms into a thick paste, and assumes a 

 smooth and uniform appearance ; then 

 slowly add the remainder of the water, 

 stirring at the same time, and set aside until 

 cold. After cooling thoroughly, a layer of 

 solid grease forms over the surface, which 

 is to be carefully removed by skimming. 

 After this is completed add the sugar, dis- 

 solved by the aid of a gentle heat, and allow 

 the whole to come to a boil. Then strain 

 and add the extract of vanilla. This forms 

 a syrup which is perfect. It possesses the 

 pure, rich flavor of the chocolate without 

 the unpleasant taste which is obtained if the 

 solid fat is not removed. M. Michaelis. 



