This is a wonderful old (150+ years) recipe. The recipe didn't specify the size of the glass used for the brandy, so you should judge between 2-6 oz. and adjust to your own taste. We used a 4 oz. measure (for each pint) for the brandy when we made this. The original recipe did not call for boiling water bath processing. It just stipulated "bottle and seal tight" - this would probably be sufficient if enough alcohol is used. Store in a cool, dark place.