Switchel Recipe

Ingredients for serving as-is:

(ready to pour straight into a glass)

Serves 4

• 1 cup ginger, with skin, roughly chopped
• 6 cups water
• ¼ cup blackstrap molasses or maple syrup
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 lemons, juiced

Ingredients for concentrate

(for sweeting iced tea or adding sparkling water)

Serves 4

• 1 cup ginger, with skin, roughly chopped
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup blackstrap molasses or maple syrup
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 lemons, juiced

Ingredients for Syrup (double concentrate)

(for adding to cocktails or in small quantities in other beverages)

Serves 4

• 1 cup ginger, with skin, roughly chopped
• 1 cups water
• ¼ cup blackstrap molasses or maple syrup
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 lemons, juiced

Equipment

• Medium pot
• Cutting Board
• Sharp Knife
• Large jar
• Sieve or nut milk bag

Instructions

• Roughly chop the ginger, leaving the skin on. Add it to a pot, with approximately 2 cups of water.
• Bring the water to a boil, and allow to boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, and allow the ginger to steep for approximately 20 minutes.
• In a large jar, add the maple syrup, lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. Strain the ginger liquid into the jar, and mix well.
• Taste, adding more water as needed to dilute. Enjoy!