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Switchel

Switchel

Cuisine:World

Course:Other

5m prep 5m cook 30m ready

4 servings This lightly sweet and tart beverage is like a healthy sports drink, perfect for sipping while working or playing outside on a hot day.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 2 cups water
  • 2-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups ice cubes

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Combine in a medium saucepan: 2 cups water; 2-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced

  2. Step 2.

    Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover, and let sit for 20 minutes. Strain into a pitcher or quart jar and stir in: ¼ cup honey or maple syrup; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; ⅛ teaspoon salt

  3. Step 3.

    Stir until the honey or maple syrup and salt are dissolved. Stir in: 2 cups ice cubes

  4. Step 4.

    Chill completely.

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