Lemon Ginger Switchel

Name: Lemon Ginger Switchel
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 2 h 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Drinks Bar
Ingredients: 3 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp maple syrup (or molasses); 3 cm piece fresh ginger, finely grated; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus slices to serve; 500 ml cold water; 100 ml Sparkling water (optional); Ice

The farmhand’s old thirst-quencher: tangy cider vinegar, fresh ginger, lemon and maple, served long and icy.

Drinks Bar · Drinks · prep 8 min · cook 0 min · waiting 2 h · serves 2 · Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free, Pescatarian

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Ingredients

3 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp maple syrup (or molasses)
3 cm piece fresh ginger, finely grated
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus slices to serve
500 ml cold water
100 ml Sparkling water (optional)
Ice

Method

Put the vinegar, maple syrup, grated ginger and lemon juice in a large jar and stir until the syrup dissolves.
Pour in the cold water, seal and shake.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, so the ginger infuses and gives it a gentle kick.
Strain out the ginger, then pour over ice with lemon slices. Top with sparkling water for a fizzier version.

Tips

Vinegar is acidic, so drink it diluted, ideally with a straw, and rinse with water afterwards to protect tooth enamel.
It keeps for up to 5 days in the fridge; shake before pouring.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

The Kitchn Imbibe

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