Switchel

"Before the days of commercial "sports drinks," people working outside apparently relied on a similar formulation. I've combined ingredients and prep techniques from several sources to come up with a recipe that suits me best."
 
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Ready In:
25mins
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
1 gallon
Serves:
8-12
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ingredients

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directions

  • Simmer apple cider vinegar, molasses, sugar, and ginger in 1 to 2 quarts of water for 15 minutes.
  • Add enough water to make a gallon of beverage.
  • Chill and serve. For optimal benefit, do not strain out the ginger. Optional: add 1/2 cup of oatmeal at beginning.

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