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Strawberry Ginger Switchel

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time1 day 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 40kcal
Author: Carolyn Hetke

Ingredients

  • 6 cups filtered water divided 4 + 2
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries (can substitute frozen)
  • 1 cup basil loosely packed
  • ¼ cup maple syrup (or raw honey)
  • 2 Tbsps fresh ginger minced
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar must say with the mother

Instructions

  • Clean and hull the strawberries. Add 4 cups water, strawberries, ginger and maple syrup to the blender. Blend about 25 seconds, going from low to high speed.
  • Pour into a ½ gallon container. Add the remaining water, vinegar and basil. Stir.
  • Cover with a lid and a tea towel. Leave it at room temperature for 24 hours, then refrigerate overnight. The mix will get stronger in the fridge.
  • Strain and pour into glass bottles. Keep refrigerated up to two weeks.
  • Serve over ice.

Notes

Note:  Resting at room temperature increases the probiotic content.  You don't have to do this.  You can blend and mix and serve right away or refrigerate right away. [nutrition-label]

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g