Way back when, farmers would keep glass jars of switchel in the creek or stream and drink off it while haying. It is a thirst quencher and a happy little pick-me-up. It is really drinkable and definitely thirst quenching. It is also loaded with trace minerals including potassium and manganese as well as vitamin c.. Some Vermonters claim it is a health tonic and I believe them. There are many different recipes, but all of them contain apple cider vinegar, molasses and ginger. Here is my recipe. We drink this year round, hot or cold. It also makes an excellent base for a variety of alcoholic libations.
Switchel
1/3 cup black strap molasses
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup. I use a combination of both.
1/3 cup raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 quart Ginger Tea*
Mix this up and serve it cold over ice or warm it up like a tea.
*Ginger tea is 1 qt water boiled for 10-15 minutes with fresh ginger ( a knob about the size of your thumb, sliced.) If fresh ginger is not available, use 1 teaspoon of dried ginger to 1 qt of water.
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