The Delicious Apple Cider Vinegar Drink You'll Want To Sip For Daily Gut-Healing

Switchel is a classic drink that’s increasingly catching on in creative restaurants and bars, and for good reason. The drink is made from apple cider vinegar, ginger, and a bit of maple syrup. A little spicy and a little sweet, it’s perfect for sipping and can crush any soda craving in its tracks (just make sure you rinse your mouth with water after to protect your teeth from the vinegar’s acidic qualities!). If you’re looking to reap apple cider vinegar’s myriad benefits—according to Vincent Pedre, M.D., “In addition to improving digestion and helping gut health, it has other varied health benefits, including reducing the sugar impact of foods”—this recipe, excerpted from Vinegar Revival by Harry Rosenblum, is a great way to get started.

Makes 1 quart

This old-fashioned energy drink is as colonial as it sounds. It’s made from apple cider vinegar and New England’s liquid gold, maple syrup. I find this to be the most refreshing thing you can slug on a hot summer day after working in the garden, changing the oil, or just sitting on the porch. Try it with a shot of bourbon at cocktail hour. You can triple or quadruple this recipe for a party—or just so you always have switchel close at hand.