Barley Water

1900

Afternoon

Source: Modern American Drinks

1 table-spoon pearl barley

Ingredient: pearl barley

Barley processed to remove its hull and bran.

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2 quart water

Ingredient: water

What it is: Additive

Ubiquitous chemical substance that is composed of hydrogen and oxygen and is essential for all forms of life -- also a component of all drinks.

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One tablespoonful pearl barley to two quarts water. Put on fire and boil two minutes; strain through cheesecloth. This makes an excellent drink if made into lemonade.