Categories: Beverages 
      Yield: 1 servings 
  
------------------------------TO MAKE 1 QUART------------------------------ 
      3 tb Essence of orange                 1/2 c  Honey 
    1/2 c  White sugar                              Cognac; for the balance 
    1/2 c  Water                           
  
  In a saucepan, boil the sugar and the water until it makes a heavy syrup. 
  Allow this to cool and add the honey. Add the essence of orange, and stir 
  until well combined. Slowly stir in the cognac, mixing well. FROM: HOW TO 
  MAKE THE FINEST WINES AT HOME - George L. Herter "These cordial recipes are 
  listed here merely as a matter of record, and are the ones brought in by 
  the early French immigrants to Minnesota and made here by them for years"