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Switchel (Haymaker's Punch)

Content type
Recipe
Publisher
Published by Higher Endeavors
Updated
Reading time
1 min

Origin: Colonial America

Hydration and energy replenishment for farmworkers.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • Optional: A squeeze of lemon or lime juice

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir well until sweetener dissolves.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator or serve over ice.

Benefits

  • Hydrates and restores electrolytes.
  • Provides quick energy from natural sugars.
  • Ginger soothes digestion.

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