A recipe for Haymaker's Switchel. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Haymaker's Switchel shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1 c. Brown sugar1/2 Tsp. Ginger
1/2 c. Molasses
3/4 c. Vinegar
2 qt Water
Directions
In haying season, farmers used to take their nooning (midday dinner) with them including a jug of Switchel to wash the meal down. Although Switchel was usually straight farmers have been known to spike it with hard cider or even brandy which Down easters used to say "got the hay in the barn in half the time." Mix together add ice and chill. "
