Peach Switchel

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Peach Switchel is that incredibly delicious and refreshing beverage you want — to hydrate you on a hot day! With fresh ginger root and apple cider vinegar, it assimilates well to quickly provide electrolytes and even probiotics.

The peach flavor and color make this summer drink recipe alluring even for special gatherings.

What is switchel

Switchel is an easy to make drink, historically made by American farm wives for their family members and workers in the field.

But these days, it’s actually an incredibly pretty party drink too.

Non-alcoholic but special, switchel recipes are very popular both because they’re delicious and genuinely refreshing.

Switchels always contain water, ginger, natural sweetener and apple cider vinegar. After that, creative fruits and flavors may also be added.

Health benefits of switchel

Because real apple cider vinegar is probiotic, this popular drink also has living and beneficial microorganisms.

The hydrating natural of switchel means the body is energized effectively even on a cellular level.

Ingredients in Peach Switchel

• water or Peach Tea — I like to make this recipe with peach tea to increase the peach flavor. But you may use just water, if you prefer. The peach flavor will not be as strong, but the drink will be more traditional and very refreshing. (Use the Peach Tea option for the Keto and Low Carb version of this recipe.)
• 1 organic peach — You may also use a nectarine, which is what I used the day I photographed the recipe, because that’s what the market had that was fresh, ripe and juicy. (Omit this for the Keto and Low Carb version.)
• apple cider vinegar
• raw honey or pure maple syrup (or low carb options below in the recipe)
• fresh ginger root

WHICH PEACH TEA TO USE

If you choose to use peach tea instead of water, which tea to choose? There are a few options you’ll find online or at your local market:

1. Pique is the best quality organic tea — both in terms of their sourcing and its health benefits. I bought my oldest son their Peach Ginger Black Tea for his Christmas stocking, and he loved it. Now we love it for this recipe as well. Find it HERE.
2. Republic of Tea sells both a regular and a decaf version of Ginger Peach Black Tea. I found both at my local Natural Grocers. This product is not organic, so that’s the real downside.
3. Here‘s a White Hibiscus and Peach Green Tea.
4. For the strongest peach flavor and a completely herbal option, choose Celestial Seasonings Country Peach Passion. This is the best choice for the Keto and Low Carb version of the recipe, because you’ll omit the whole peach.

How to make Peach Switchel

Two methods may be used to make Peach Switchel:

1. BLEND: Combine water or tea, peach chunks, ginger, ACV and sweetener in the blender. Blend. Strain if desired. Allow to sit out, refrigerate OR serve immediately, as desired.
   • The photos in this post show the blended version of the recipe.
   • Make this method if you want your switchel a little pulpy, like a very thin smoothie.
   • This method is also nice because it’s instant with very little prep work or planning ahead. The peaches and ginger may be quickly chopped up, while the blender does all the fine work.
2. STIR: Another great way to make Peach Switchel is to simply stir together the ingredients. With this method, it’s best to allow the switchel to sit out at warm room temperature for several hours or overnight. This allows the peaches to steep in the concoction, imparting their flavor.
   • Make this method if you want thin, refreshing switchel.
   • Serve this approach to switchel with pieces of peach in each glass.
   • With this method, you’ll need to attractively slice your peaches and peel, then finely grate your fresh ginger.
   • Stirred Peach Switchel is pretty served in a tall clear pitcher. You may add frozen sliced peaches as ice cubes.

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5 from 20 votes

Peach Switchel

Peach Switchel is that incredibly delicious and refreshing beverage you want to hydrate you on a hot day! With fresh ginger root and apple cider vinegar, it assimilates well to quickly provide electrolytes and even probiotics.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American, Caribbean

Keyword: peach, switchel

Servings: 5 servings

Calories: 72kcal

Author: Megan

Cost: $2

Equipment

• 8 cup mason jar or large pitcher
• blender (optional)

Ingredients

• 5 cups filtered water or Peach Tea using 4 tea bags (See how to make with tea in Notes below)
• 1 cup organic peaches frozen work too (omit for Keto version, and use Peach Tea [not water])
• ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar organic unfiltered with the mother
• ⅓ cup raw honey or real maple syrup (OR low carb liquid sweetener/stevia to taste, for Keto Low Carb version)
• 2 inch length fresh ginger root cut into chunks for blender version, or peeled and finely grated for stirred version

Instructions

• BLEND METHOD: Combine water or Peach Tea, peach chunks, fresh ginger, apple cider vinegar and sweetener in the blender. Blend on medium-high speed for 60 seconds. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on any solids, if desired. (No need to strain if you don't want to, and if you let it sit, the fine bits will settle to the bottom.)
• Allow to sit out overnight, refrigerate OR serve immediately, as desired.
• STIR METHOD: In an 8-cup mason jar or large pitcher, stir together water or Peach Tea, peach slices, finely grated fresh ginger, apple cider vinegar and sweetener, until sweetener has fully dissolved.
• Set out at warm room temperature for several hours or overnight. This allows the peaches to steep in the concoction, imparting their flavor.
  
• Serve with slices of fresh or frozen peaches in each glass (optional) or over ice cubes. Note: If you don't serve Peach Switchel over ice, you may add 1 cup more water to the switchel, if desired. I keep the brew pretty concentrated to allow for ice melting into it when it's served.

Notes

How to make Peach Tea

1. Heat 4 cups water in saucepan until boiling.
2. Add 4 Peach tea bags (or 4 packets of Pique's Peach Tea). Allow to steep for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Cool to warm before using in the recipe.
4. Strain into blender or pitcher. Add remaining 1 cup water from the Ingredients list.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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