Imperial Pop
Cream of tartar, 3 ounces; ginger, 1 ounce; white sugar, 24 ounces; lemon juice, 1 ounce; boiling water, 14 gallons; when cool, strain, and ferment
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Cream of tartar, 3 ounces; ginger, 1 ounce; white sugar, 24 ounces; lemon juice, 1 ounce; boiling water, 14 gallons; when cool, strain, and ferment