Switchel (zero proof)

Macros - 0P 6C 0F 0 fiber

Servings: 6
Serving size: 5oz
Prep Time in Minutes: 10
Cook Time: 0 (infuse overnight)

Ingredients:
~4 cups filtered or distilled water, separated
50g ginger, peeled and chopped (¼ cup)
30g fresh squeezed lemon juice (2 TBS)
30g maple syrup (2 TBS)
30g unfiltered apple cider vinegar (2 TBS)
Optional: cinnamon stick

Instructions:
1. Add the peeled and chopped ginger and a cinnamon stick to a saucepan with 1 cup of the water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool 10 minutes.

2. Pour just under 3 cups of water (~2.8 cups) into a 1 quart mason jar. Then add the ginger water, including the ginger and cinnamon stick, along with the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and maple syrup. 

3. Put the lid on the jar and shake to incorporate. Then set in the fridge overnight to infuse.

4. To serve: Add ice to an old fashioned glass. Strain in 5-6 oz of switchel and top off with sparkling water or soda water. Garnish with lemon peel.

Notes: To store, keep refrigerated for 1 week, shaking to mix once in a while. You can strain out the ginger and cinnamon stick once the switchel reaches your desired taste level. For more ginger spice keep the pieces in for 2-4 days.