For Your Health Switchel
Switchel (a.k.a. “Nature’s Gatorade”) was the drink of choice for 18th century American farmers, who drank it during the harvest to stay hydrated. Like today’s sports drinks, switchel—traditionally a fermented mix of maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and ginger—is loaded with electrolytes and, like its funky brother kombucha, it’s packed with probiotics. Our quick, boozy, unfermented variation swaps out fresh ginger for a pungently-spiced ginger beer and gets a healthy pour of bourbon. It might not be a suitable Gatorade replacement during a workout, but it’s certainly refreshing after a long day at the office.
For Your Health Switchel
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 0.75 oz Apple Cider Vinegar
- 0.5 oz Maple Syrup
- Ginger Beer
- Candied Ginger, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Step one
In a highball glass, add the bourbon, vinegar and maple syrup.
Step two
Add cubed ice and top with ginger beer.
Step three
Stir with a bar spoon to incorporate. Garnish with candied ginger skewered on a toothpick.
Contributed by Supercall