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Haymaker's Switchel

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      Title: HAYMAKER'S SWITCHEL
 Categories: Beverages
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      1 c  Brown sugar
    1/2 ts Ginger
    1/2 c  Molasses
    3/4 c  Vinegar
      2 qt Water
 
  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 usd to
  say, "got the hay in the barn in half the time." Mix together, add
  ice and chill.
 
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