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Switchel: Rediscovering the Nectar of the Weary Farmhand
As the sun blazes overhead and temperatures soar, there's nothing more thirst-quenching than a refreshing drink. For those in the 18th and 19th centuries, that beverage was switchel — a delightful, vinegar-based drink often referred to as Yankee Punch or Haymaker's Punch. In this article, we explore the history, ingredients, and preparation of switchel, with a nod to its charmingly rustic past.