Ginger Syrup
505. One pound of green ginger root,
Ten pounds of sugar,
Two gallons of water.
Cut up the root in pieces and add to it two gallons of water; boil it till reduced to one gallon, strain it, and pour it over ten pounds of white sugar. When the sugar has dissolved boil and skim it till no more scum rises; take it off, and when cold bottle it for use.