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Perfect for a hot day, switchel is a refreshing, old-fashioned tonic that's perfect for keeping you hydrated during summer. <\/span><\/em><\/span>Infused with blackberry and ginger, this switchel recipe has a gorgeous pink color, zippy flavor, and is easy to make. It's also a refreshing drink that's a good source of electrolytes and acts as nature's Gatorade.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is switchel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Switchel is a lightly sweet, ginger-infused drinking vinegar similar to a shrub. It also goes by the names switzel, swizzle, haymaker's punch<\/a>, and sometimes ginger water. Immensely popular during colonial times of 18th-century America, switchel provided a delicious, sweet-and-sour soft drink that helped to hydrate and re-energize workers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historically, it was popular among both farmers and sailors because it provided a hydrating tonic that helped slake thirst after hours of intense manual labor. In a way, it's the world's first sports drink, providing adequate hydration, a dose of electrolytes, and a little dose of sugar to help boost energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's in it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Switchel contains three basic ingredients: vinegar, water, ginger, and a sweetener. Traditionally, switchel makers used apple cider vinegar, powdered ginger, and molasses; however, most modern recipes use fresh ginger and natural sweeteners such as honey, pure maple syrup, or brown sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, some switchel recipes, include fruit - especially berries or stone fruit such as peaches and plums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n