Great Full Gardens’ Switchel (pale yellow, center). Photo by Lou Manna
Switchel: Nature’s Gatorade (Nonna’s Recipe)
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup ginger chopped
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅔ cup lemon juice
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Fill 2-quart saucepan with water and ginger. Bring to boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let ginger steep for 20 minutes.
- In 2-quart pitcher, place maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice. Using a strainer, add ginger water. Stir and mix well.
- Can be served warm or on ice. Add more water to dilute if needed.
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