American and Other Drinks by Leo Engel (1878, p.87)
| 2.5 whole | lemon — lemons | acid |
| 2 ounce | Cream of tartar | base |
| 1 gallon pitcher | water — boiling water | dilution |
| 0.5 pound | sugar — coarse sugar | sweetener |
- Put the ingredients into a gallon pitcher, pour on boiling water, cool, and serve.