Creme de Menthe

1. 30 g (1 oz) gelatine.                                                        4. Juice of 1 lemon.
2. 500 g (1 lb) sugar.                                                          5. 1 teacup water.
3. 12 drops oil of peppermint.


    Soak gelatine with water and lemon juice; add sugar and boil for 5 minutes. Add peppermint and color to taste. Put in deep, damp dish to set. Cut in squares with sharp scissors and dip in equal quantities of sugar and cornflour.