Ingredients

half a pound young nettle leaves
four ounces hops
half a pound sugar
one lemon, sliced
one ounce ginger
one ounce cream of tartar
a little yeast

Method

Cover the leaves and hops with water and boil thoroughly.
Strain the liquid and leave to cool to blood heat, before adding the remaining ingredients.
Finally add a little yeast and allow to ferment overnight.
Strain, pour into bottles and cork securely.

This drink was regarded as an excellent tonic.
Upper Banwy, Montgomeryshire.