Switchel is the original sports drink, what farmers drank in the fields to stay hydrated during the summer. It’s a clever combination of simple, real ingredients. Maple syrup contains magnesium and potassium, which help to prevent cramps, and the apple cider vinegar prevents nausea, stomach upset, and indigestion. (You really want raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar here, so you get the minerals and other good stuff.) The ginger adds flavor and also helps with nausea. The drink is refreshing, mildly sweet, and tangy and, when made with fruit juices, tastes surprisingly like the convenience store sports drinks we grew up with. You’ll want to refrigerate it overnight to allow the flavors to mellow and mingle. This recipe makes an entire pitcher; it’ll keep for a few days in the fridge.
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Ingredients
- 4 Cups Filtered Water (960 ml)
- 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger minced (2.5 cm)
- 1/4 Tsp Sea Salt to taste
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Instructions
- Shake all the ingredients together, refrigerate overnight, strain, and drink.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition info (for the entire recipe): Calories 110 Total fat 0 g Sodium 481 mg Potassium 129 mg Total carbohydrates 28 g Dietary fiber 0 g Sugars 24 g Protein 0g
Read the blog post where this recipe originally appeared: No Meat Athlete Cookbook Samples