Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Beer | 1/4 cup (60ml) for cooking | 43 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- three pints strong beer
- one quart molasses
- one-half pounds brown sugar
- three ounces tartaric acid dissolved in one-half pint of water
- one-half ounces each of essence of lemon
- four pounds white sugar into two pints of hot water
- one pint of cold water
- three teaspoonfuls in a glass
- one-half pint of water
- two pints of hot water
- six beaten lemonade
Directions
Three pints strong beer, one quart molasses, three and one-half pounds brown sugar, simmered together and skimmed as long as scum will rise ; three ounces tartaric acid dissolved in one-half pint of water, one and one-half ounces each of essence of lemon, wintergreen and sassafras; bottle, cork, and tie.
SODA BEER,
Put four pounds white sugar into two pints of hot water ; put one- fourth pound tartaric acid into one pint of cold water and when dis- solved boil a few minutes. When cold add the whites of six beaten
LEMONADE. 405
eggs and bottle for use. When wanted put about three teaspoonfuls in a glass and fill part full of cold water and take on the point of a knife or spoon a little soda, stir and drink quickly while foaming. It is harm- less and pleasant and good for fever.