Illustration — a stand-in until there's a photo of the real thing.
Source John Gerard's Herball, first published 1597, cited in Culinary gleanings from John Gerard's Herball, 1633 by Cindy Renfrow — original
Ingredients
the leaues of Rosa Solis (sun-dew)
the spirit of wine
Cinnamon
Cloues
Maces
Ginger
Nutmegs
Sugar
a few graines of Muske
Method
It strengtheneth and nourisheth the body, especially if it be distilled with wine, and that liquor made thereof which the common people do call Rosa Solis.
If any be desirous to haue the said drinke effectuall for the purposes aforesaid, let them lay the leaues of Rosa Solis in the spirit of wine, adding thereto Cinnamon, Cloues, Maces, Ginger, Nutmegs, Sugar, and a few graines of Muske,
suffering it so to stand in a glasse close stopt from the aire, and set in the Sun by the space of ten daier, then straine the same, and keep it for your vse.
Notes
Sun-infused rather than distilled.
This recipe predates 1700 and is quoted from its original printed source. Spelling is left exactly as printed.
