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[โ€“] anon6789 7 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Very true. Any fruit syrup with a vinegar glug would get you there well enough if one wanted to see if they were shrub-folk.

Ooo I need to try making switchel. Just remembered I have molasses sitting around for another item.

You seriously put much thought into this, and I appreciate that.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (2 children)

This made its way into my YT recommendations and I watched it because.. boredom. But I really want to try tis switchel thing.

https://youtu.be/zBGg4Svd8HI?si=PmgDEx4KWPteTigb

[โ€“] anon6789 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I think I had watched his switchel and shrub videos too!

I want to say it was Alton Brown where I first learned about these. I've made shrub a few times and even had it at the local Pennsylvania German heritage fairs.

Since I had the stuff on hand, I quick threw some together, just eyeballing the ingredients. It's pretty darn good!

Main flavor is obviously molasses, so if you don't like that, you won't like switchel. The ginger and vinegar work together very nicely! Both bring a nice zing and brightness to the drink. It contrasts well with the warm and earthy flavor of the molasses.

I put most of it in the fridge for after work as it's going to be a super hot day again and I didn't want a vinegar taste in my mouth overpowering my coffee.

If you have the stuff, I absolutely recommend it.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I made it last night, used half molasses half maple syrup. But the recipe I tried used lemon and I didn't like the resulting flavour. Also the ginger we had wasn't as fresh as I would have liked. I'll try it again using a more traditional recipe.

[โ€“] anon6789 2 points 4 months ago

Lemon does sound like it'd be a lot of sour in addition to the vinegar itself.

I used powdered ginger and thought fresh grated would be the way to go. I also feel it'd be easier to strain it if the final drink.

Overall I thought it was good though. I gave some to my girlfriend not telling her what it was and she thought it was some vile beer type thing that went bad. ๐Ÿ˜†

I'd absolutely drink it again though. With some tweaks it'd be really good. I am solidly pro switchel.

[โ€“] agent_nycto 2 points 4 months ago

"white-nose, apple-jack, stone-wall, chain-lightning, rail-road, hail storminsling-talabogus, switchel-flip, gum-ticklers, phlem-cutters, joleps, skate-iron, cast-steel, cock-tail..."

[โ€“] agent_nycto 2 points 4 months ago

Deadass was about to come in here talking about switchel, that shit is bomb AF. #switchelyfe