Has anyone tried Switchel?

Nycbk · July 2015

I had heard of it before and had always been curious to try the drink. While at my cousin's house today she offered me a glass as it is meant to be a healthy version of an energy drink and it has been crazy hot here today. So I gave it a shot and I really liked it. It's pretty much just water, apple cider vinegar, lemon, ginger, molasses, and honey. It is served over ice and so refreshing. My DH who really doesn't like vinegar even enjoyed it and kept taking sips out of my glass.

I guess I'm just seeing if anyone else has tried it and if it is safe for pregnancy? I know molasses is a great source of iron which I know we need a lot of right before and after birth. I want to make it at home to get help through this summer and also drink something else other than water.

I thought I would share it with you ladies, and please let me know if you do not think this is something pregnant woman should be drinking. Bottoms up ladies!

I would do a fun GIF here but I still haven't figured out how to do it and I am always jealous of all the fun ones you find! I'm already an embarrassment to my daughter. She's probably like "Mom let me out of here I got this". Ha ha

adecembermom2015 · July 2015

Here ya go!

Nycbk · July 2015

Ha ha ha ha ha ha. Perfect @magburt. Thank you. I just had water come out of my nose. Thankfully it wasn't Switchel.

angetralala · July 2015

That actually sounds delightful, although I have never heard of it ever ever so I am officially no help.

ealiska · July 2015

angetralala said:
That actually sounds delightful, although I have never heard of it ever ever so I am officially no help.

Ditto that

Nycbk · July 2015

It really was @angetralala and @ealiska I have been thinking about it all evening. I'm going to call my midwives and check with them tomorrow and I'll report back. Here is a recipe I found it you want to check it out. My cousin said she didn't heat hers though. Just put it all together and let it sit for a few hours. https://mobile.eatingwell.com/recipes/haymakers_ginger_switchel.html?socsrc=ewpin_gingerswitchel&crlt.pid=camp.IWl8IOxMvhwY

Beckah31 · July 2015

All of that sounds like good for you stuff. Sounds delicious!

koala1107 · July 2015

I don't see any reason that wouldn't be pregnancy safe! All the ingredients seem healthy and great. Looks refreshing, mental note to buy those ingredients next grocery trip!

Nycbk · July 2015

Yeah I'm going for it. I woke up this morning and was so excited to make it. Now I just need to motivate myself to get off the couch. Let me know what you all think. And as mentioned the molasses is a really good way to get iron into your system.

Nycbk · July 2015

So I ended up getting dehydrated today no matter how much water I drank. So I told my midwife about Switchel and she said it sounded great for rehydrating. So I made a huge batch and it's been perfect. I feel so much better and my headache is gone. Great for these summer heat waves. Okay I'll shut up about my new love for Switchel now. I think I just like saying or typing the word.