Switchel, aka "Haymakers Punch"

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup buckwheat honey

2. 1/2 cup apple-cider vinegar

3. 1 inch piece of ginger, grated

4. 1 gallon cold water

5. fresh seasonal fruit and sprig of mint for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large pitcher stir the honey, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger and water together

2. Add more or less honey or vinegar to your taste

3. Serve in mason jars filled with plenty of ice and garnish with seasonal fruit and a sprig of mint

4. You may substitute the honey with molasses or maple syrup

Notes

1. And for a fun, delightful summer cocktail add a jigger or two of gin or vodka to your Switchel ... of course only after all the hay has been picked up from the field and stacked up in the barn! – Inga