SWITCHEL: THE ORIGINAL GATORADE

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My family used to drink this on the farm when I was a kid. It went by the gallons when the men would come in from the fields. I was given it again recently as I lost it a while back and my memory is not what it used to be so I was very glad to get it.

Provided by Judy Kaye

Categories     Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3-4 qt water
8 oz apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 c sugar
1/3 c light molasses
2 oz fresh grated ginger root or 1 1/2 tsp. dried

Steps:

  • 1. Combine 1 quart water, the vinegar, sugar, molasses, and ginger root and simmer for 15 minutes uncovered. Remove from heat, cover, and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
  • 2. Serve over Ice. Keeps well in the refrigerator. I used to serve this to my kids in the summer and when they were playing sports.

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