1 qt. dandelion flowers
4 qt. water
1/2 c. lukewarm water
1 yeast cake
1 lb. seeded raisins
6 c. sugar
1 lemon
1 orange
1 c. rum

Measure the blossoms without the stems. Place them in a large pot with water and boil for 30 minutes. Pour this through cheese cloth into a large stone jar. When cool, add the yeast dissolved in the 1/2 cup water, raisins, sugar, citrus fruits cut into small pieces (leaving skins on). Then stir every day for 2 weeks, strain and let stand a day to settle. Strain carefully through cheesecloth until clear, add the rum, bottle and seal.