Alex Lau
Stir well before each serving. It’s natural for the ginger to settle to the bottom.
Recipe information
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
1
5"-piece fresh ginger (about 6 ounces)
½
cup apple cider vinegar
3
tablespoons pure maple syrup
1
tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice
4
cups water or club soda
Mint sprigs (for serving)
Need to make a substitution?
Preparation
Step 1
Pass ginger through a juicer (you should have about ⅓ cup). Combine ginger juice, vinegar, maple syrup, and lime juice in a large pitcher and stir until maple syrup is dissolved. Chill until cold.
Step 2
To serve, dilute with water and pour switchel into ice-filled glasses; garnish with mint.
Step 3
Do Ahead: Base can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.