Almond Water
502. One ounce of sweet almonds (blanched,)
Half an ounce of white powdered sugar,
Three half pints of water.
Pour boiling water on the almonds, and in a few minutes the brown skin will come off by taking each kernel between the thumb and finger and gently pressing it. After having blanched them in this manner, put them in a stone or wedgewood mortar with the sugar and a little water. Add the water gradually until the almond is perfectly smooth. Strain it through a fine hair sieve or cloth.
More or less sugar may be added according to the taste.