Sparkling Switchel (Haymaker's Spritzer)

Switchel, or haymaker's punch, was the drink farmhands carried to the fields through hot New England summers long before lemonade was common — ginger, cider vinegar, and a little honey or maple. Topping it with sparkling water turns the old farm cooler into a lively spritzer.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup switchel (haymaker's punch)
• 1.5 cups chilled sparkling water
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• Ice
• A thin slice of fresh ginger or lime to garnish

Method

1. Divide the switchel between two ice-filled glasses.
2. Add the lime juice and top with sparkling water.
3. Stir once and garnish with a slice of ginger or lime.
4. Serve immediately while lively.

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