Any switchel drinkers?

[randyt]

I made up some switchel tonight. It's been awhile and I made it a bit strong, to much molasses. Any switchel drinkers on board?

[hunter63]

What the heck is that?.......but yeah, I can use either hand, to switch it up some.

Oh, THAT switchel.........


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switchel

[randyt]

I figured if there were any switchel drinkers, they would know what switchel is LOL.

[ElevenBravo]

Id be willing to give it a try, dont sound bad... Whats your ingredient ratios??

EB

[hunter63]

I figured if there were any switchel drinkers, they would know what switchel is LOL.

What this.....Stump Google?....slow night here as well......
Learned something tonite.

[randyt]

I learn something every night, if I live to be a hundred, I'll be a smart feller.

My recipe is 1 gallon water, 2 teaspoons powdered ginger, 1 half cup apple cider vinegar, 1 third cup molasses. The amounts can be tweaked depending on strength of flavour desired.

[crashdive123]

I thought the term was for somebody that......oh never mind.:whistling:

I hadn't heard of it before either.:tt2:

[Tokwan]

necer jhad it and never heard of it...none in Malaysia...

[ElevenBravo]

Everything is easy to buy, but curious if local supermarkets have powdered ginger, or where do you fine yours?

EB

[randyt]

they have it in the spice section but I buy mine from the natural food store.

[alaskabushman]

I've at least heard of it, it's a very old drink. I love ginger beer and often brew my own. I've never had switchel though, I'll have to try this as it sounds like a quick and easy version of ginger beer with a twist!

[alaskabushman]

Totally making this tonight, just picked up some cider vinegar while in town.

[randyt]

start with small amounts of molasses and vinegar, it can get strong fast.

[alaskabushman]

I didn't care for the molasses as a sweetener, coupled with the ginger it was too "cookieish", like a ginger snap. Then I tried the maple syrup variation and really enjoyed it! Very crisp and refreshing! I would have drank more but the kids guzzled it down...

[randyt]

I'll have to try the maple syrup variation, sounds good.

[Tokwan]

I really wonder what this is...gonna try someday.

[natertot]

Tried it before and didn't care for it. I really don't like apple cider vinegar.

[axman]

I made some years ago from a recipe in a readers digest book on back to basics.

The recipe said it was an old thirst quencher from the days of hot farm and field work.

[NVRDONE]

I was in Whole Foods and saw a jar of this stuff. It was pretty steep at $7 for a pint, but I gave it a shot. It's one made with maple syrup.

Now I'm looking up recipes to make it in bulk. It's one of those foods that doesn't sound good but really works. Thanks for posting this up.