The Up-to-Date Bartender's Guide by Harry Montague (1913, p.47)

2 slicedlemon — lemonsacid
2 gallonswater base
2 tablespoonfulsginger — ground gingerother
1 pintyeast other
2 pintsMolasses sweetener
  1. Stir the water, sliced lemons, ginger, molasses, and yeast together.
  2. Set aside for 24 hours, then bottle and secure the corks.