Honey-Ginger Switchel

• servings: 8 servings
• total time: 8 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup ginger (sliced or chopped)

3 to 4 cups water (filtered or distilled; divided)

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons honey (to taste)

2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh, to taste)

Directions

Gather the ingredients.

Peel and chop or slice the gingerroot. When using organic ginger, there's no need to peel it; the peel has most of the root's nutrients. If you choose to leave the peel, be sure to scrub it thoroughly under running water.

In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the ginger. Remove from heat and let steep for at least 10 minutes, or until completely cool.

Pour the ginger water and ginger into a 1-quart jar along with the remaining water. Add the honey, apple cider vinegar, and the juice of half a lemon .

Secure the lid, shake well, and store in the refrigerator overnight.

Measure out about 1/2 to 1 cup of switchel to drink each day. Serve it cold or over ice, and enjoy.

Nutrition

• Calories: 20 kcal
• Total Fat: 0 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 6 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 0 g