1 quart firmly packed blossoms, separated from the stems
3 gallons water
9 pounds sugar
3 pounds seedless raisins, chopped
1/2 cup strained lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
1 cake compressed yeastÂ
Combine the sugar and the water and boil them about five minutes to make a thin syrup. Pour in the blossoms and mix them well. Then cool the liquid to lukewarm and add the raisins, lemon juice, and yeast. Put the mixture into a large crock and let it stand for six days, stirring three times daily. Then strain the wine and put it aside to age for several months. Finally, pour the liquid into bottles or fruit jars and cap the containers. The result is a light, delicate drink.