From the Bar Soole: The Old Switcheroo

So what’s Switchel?

Switchel originated in the Caribbean using a base of ginger, molasses, apple cider vinegar, sugar & water. This refreshing drink was very popular in the American Colonies during the 17th Century.

Clive’s is putting Switchel on tap in May for their early Summer menu as it’s a great addition to cocktails and mixing. You can make your own at home with the recipe below, and play around with it in cocktails, like The Old Switcheroo.

THE OLD SWITCHEROO

1 oz Bulleit Bourbon
1 oz Calvados
1/2 oz Maraschino
Dashes of Extinct Chemical Co. Acid Phosphate
Top with Switchel

Build over ice and stir. Garnish with a mint sprig and a orange wheel.

SWITCHEL

1 quart water
½ cup (125mL) of Apple cider vinegar
1 ½ cups (375mL) sugar
2 3/4oz (82.5mL) light/fancy molasses
2oz freshly grated ginger

Combine 1 quart of water, the vinegar, sugar, molasses and giner and simmer, uncovered. Remove from heat, cover, and allow to cool for 30 mins. Pour slowly in a glass jug containing 2 ½ quarts of water. Top off with water to make a gallon.