Ginger Beer

From a
1909
cook book
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6 oz. Bruised Ginger
6 Qts. Water
5 lbs. Loaf Sugar
1 gill, (= 1/2 c.) Lemon Juice
1/4 lb. Honey
17 Qts. Cold Water
1 Egg
2 tsp. Essence of Lemon
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Boil the Ginger and Water for 30 minutes;
then add the
Sugar,
Lemon Juice,
Honey,
and the balance of the Water,
then strain through a cloth.
When cold,
put in the Egg,
and Essence of Lemon.
After standing 3 or 4 days
it may be bottled
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