Switchel
Apple cider vinegar, maple and ginger with water. A haymaker's drink from colonial New England.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 15 ml Apple cider vinegar
- 20 ml Maple syrup
- 10 ml Ginger syrup
- 150 ml Cold water
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 15 ml apple cider vinegar into the glass
- Pour 20 ml maple syrup into the glass
- Pour 10 ml ginger syrup into the glass
- Pour 150 ml cold water into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Shake it well. It should taste tangy and spicy.
About the Switchel
Switchel was drunk by farm workers in colonial New England during the hay harvest, which is why it is also called haymaker's punch.
The shrub family. Shrubs are drinking vinegars. Before refrigeration, fruit was preserved with vinegar and sugar, and in colonial America the syrup was mixed with water as a refreshing drink. Switchel, with vinegar, ginger and maple, was drunk by farm workers at haying time. The tang does the job of citrus.
Switchel FAQ
What's in a Switchel?
15 ml apple cider vinegar, 20 ml maple syrup, 10 ml ginger syrup, 150 ml cold water, garnished with lemon wheel.
Does a Switchel contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a Switchel?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Switchel in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
