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Ginger switchel

An old farmhouse drink of ginger, apple cider vinegar, and maple. Tangy, spicy, and surprisingly refreshing.

  • 10 min active
  • Serves 8
  • Mules & ginger drinks

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Ginger switchel

Instructions

  1. Mix. Stir ginger, vinegar, and maple syrup into the water.
  2. Steep. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Strain and serve. Strain out the ginger and pour over ice with a lemon slice.

Hosting tip: Top each glass with sparkling water for a fizzy version.

Make it ahead

Switchel needs to steep, so make it the night before. It keeps 4 days.

Great for

Serve it at game day. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.

What you'll need

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Questions

Is ginger beer alcoholic?

Most ginger beer sold next to the soda is non-alcoholic. A few brands make alcoholic versions, so check for 0.0% or 'non-alcoholic' on the label.

Can I make it for more people?

Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.