Apple Cider Vinegar Cocktail

Name: Apple Cider Vinegar Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 Oz Wild Turkey 101 Bouron; 1 Oz Apple cider vinegar; 1 Oz Maple syrup; 2 Oz Ginger beer; Ice; Lemon twist, to garnish

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PREP TIME 5 min

Cocktail Type

Apple

Great for

Garden Party

Difficulty

Easy

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Farming in 17th century New England was thirsty work. It was hot and sweaty, and everything was done by hand. But there’s one thing farmers did have going for them, and that was a vinegary concoction called a Switchel. Made from apple cider vinegar, ginger, molasses, lemon, and water, the Switchel (aka the Haymaker’s Punch) was the Gatorade of its time. It refreshed tired farmers, replaced electrolytes, and the vinegar killed any nasty bugs in the water. It wasn’t served with liquor back then because of the harvest, but it had a strong ginger bite to mimic the burn of alcohol. Today, the Switchel is making an Apple Cider Vinegar Cocktail comeback, and you’re in for a sweet (and sour) treat.

QUICK TIPS

Buy unfiltered apple cider vinegar for the best flavor.

Switch out the bourbon with citrus vodka for extra zing.

Replace the simple syrup with maple syrup for added depth of flavor.

INGREDIENTS

MAKE FOR

1 Person

1 Oz

30 Ml

1 Parts

Wild Turkey 101 Bouron

1 Oz

30 Ml

1 Parts

Apple cider vinegar

1 Oz

30 Ml

1 Parts

Maple syrup

2 Oz

60 Ml

2 Parts

Ginger beer

Ice

Lemon twist, to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Fill a double rocks glass with ice

Add the bourbon, vinegar, maple syrup, and ginger beer

Stir until chilled

Garnish with a lemon twist

Serve

Variations

This Apple Cider Vinegar Cocktail is positively bursting with opportunities to make it your own.

You can switch out the bourbon for vodka, gin, rum, or any spirit that grabs you.
You can sweeten it with sugar, honey, or molasses (if you’re feeling old school).
You can infuse simple syrup with fresh ginger.
Try club soda instead of ginger beer or garnish it with candied ginger instead of lemon.

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When to serve

The Apple Cider Vinegar Cocktail recipe is built for the summer heat, but the ginger spice will work just as well in the cold. The flavor profile pairs brilliantly with barbecue or anything off the grill. You could even omit the booze and serve it as a mocktail at your next garden party or sports tournament.