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At its most basic, switchel is water, cider vinegar, ginger and a sweetener (molasses, honey, sorghum, etc.). Rum, whiskey, brandy or hard cider can be added to give it a bit more oomph. Iâve seen some recipes, particularly in the south, that add cayenne pepper to the mix as a cold cure.
1 cup water. Combine all ingredients in a jar or glass. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to a day. Shake or stir before serving. Taste and adjust sweetener, if desired. If using fresh ginger, strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth. Pour over ice or mix with soda water, if desired. Pin it Related: Drink Recipe: Elderberry Shrub (Images: Emily Ho). Pin it. We've gone a bit mad for vinegar drinks this summer, and making homemade shrubs led us to another old-fashioned refresher: the switchel.