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Beverages Switchel "A refreshing haymaker's drink of vinegar, ginger, and molasses — the workingman's tonic against the summer heat." Serves 6 Prep: 10 min Cook: None Origin circa 1780 Ingredients ✦ 1 quart of cold spring water ✦ ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar ✦ ¼ cup of molasses or maple syrup ✦ 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger ✦ Pinch of salt Method of Preparation 1 Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and stir until the molasses is dissolved. 2 Let stand in a cool place for at least one hour so the ginger may infuse. 3 Strain if desired, and serve cold from a stone jug. Cook's Note: Also called 'swizzle' or 'haymaker's punch.' This was the most common drink served during harvest time across all the colonies.