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This is an early (pre-Civil War) drink used by farm workers in the field. Vinegar helps to keep potassium levels up, the honey soothes the throat during a hard day of haymaking, and the ginger helps with digestion and absorbing the potassium. Also called haymaker's punch. It is very tart, probably takes a bit of getting used to.

Provided by Baritone Bob

Categories     Drinks Recipes

Time 12h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups cider vinegar
1 cup honey
½ cup ginger syrup
11 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • Stir vinegar, honey, and ginger syrup together in a bowl until honey is dissolved; add water.
  • Chill switchel until flavors combine, 12 to 25 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 8.4 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

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