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A Crystal Glass Factory was Built in Cordoba during the beginning of the 9th C. (See Ziryab) Photo by: Lord-Williams |
engraved, carved. An example is an engraved
water glass in a 10th C León noble home. [Sánchez-Albornoz. 2000:146]
MINT SYURP, HOW TO
MAKE IT ADAPTED FROM HUICI’S TRANSLATION OF AL-ANDALUS
#499 JARABE DE MENTA. MANERA DE HACERLO, p 273
Ingredients
1/2 c mint
leaves
½ c basil
leaves
½ c citron
leaves
½ c clove
leaves[1]
1 lb sugar
2 tbsp whole cloves
green and blue food coloring[2]
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Mint Syrup for Cocktails Photo by: Lord-Williams |
Preparation
Place the leaves in a pot and cover with 3
cups water. Heat until the flavor is extracted (just below boiling point). Strain.
Discard the leaves and return the liquid to the pot.
Add sugar. Add cloves tied tightly in a
spice bag. Cook until the liquid reaches the consistency of a syrup.
Remove from heat and drink for its
benefits. Also, today, it can be saved as a dessert sauce.
(The Medieval Spanish Chef adds green and blue food coloring as the original mixture is brown.)
Its benefits: reduces mucus excretion and
phlegmatic urine; it fortifies the liver and stomach and improves temperament.
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