Switchel lemonade | refreshing & energy boosting

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All-natural, refreshing drink. This switchel lemonade is rehydrating and a great an energy boost after a long hard summer day or fun on the ball field.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup ginger, chopped
• 1/2 cup maple syrup*
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2/3 cup lemon juice
• 6 cups water

METHOD

Yields 72 ounces

1. Fill saucepan with about 6 cups (1.5 quarts) of water and add ginger. Bring water to boil and allow ginger to boil for 2 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let ginger steep for 20 minutes.
3. In a pitcher, add maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice.
4. Strain ginger water off into pitcher.
5. Sitr and mix all ingredients together.
6. It’s ready to serve warm or on ice. (Add more water to dilute if needed).

TIPS for switchel lemonade

• *Add more maple syrup if need it to be sweeter. Or you can substitute molasses for an old-fashioned taste!
• Have fun with this drink – add any flavors you desire! Raspberry, strawberry and blueberry are delicious additions.
• Enjoy this drink at room temperature or serve it on ice. Or want a kick? Add a splash of alcohol, like gin or vodka, to it.

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