Syrup of Maidenhair, or Capillaire, is a beverage. It is a syrup made from adiantum (maidenhair fern)[1][self-published source?] leaves. The concentrate is sweetened with sugar or honey and is mixed with a liquid, most commonly water or milk, before drinking.[2]
Uses
editIn Portugal a drink called Capilè is made of syrup of maidenhair with grated lemon zest and cold water. More modern versions uses orange flower water, water and sugar.[3]
In 17th century Bavaria, it was added to a hot drink made from eggs, milk, and tea. In 18th century Europe, it was used in a popular milk mixed drinks.
It is an ingredient in a popular 19th-century mixed drink called Gin Punch.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Nowick, Elaine (2014). Historical Common Names of Great Plains Plants, with Scientific Names Index: Volume II: Scientific Names Index. Lulu.com. pp. 10–11. ISBN 9781609620608. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
- ^ Smith, George (1799). The laboratory; or, School of arts. C. Whittingham for H. Symonds.
- ^ "Capillaire Syrup from The Drunken Botanist". CookingByTheBook.com. Suzi's Blog. July 4, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
- ^ O. W. (September 19, 2014). "19th-century student drinking habits: The not-so-sweet smell of excess". Economist.com. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
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