The Original Energy Drink

Once known as haymaker’s punch, switchel was a ginger tonic prepared for people working in the fields during the 18th and 19th centuries. “We call it the original energy drink,” says Ann Marie Weber, who took over her family farm in Stratford, Ont., originally a pick-your-own farm in the 1970s, with her husband, Al. After steadily growing a reputation for making high-quality jams, using local ingredients, they decided to branch out with a new all-natural, fruit-based product line this year. Making the switchel base with ginger juice, organic apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and fresh lemon zest, Moss Berry Farm has two flavours: the classic honey and lemon, and their Canadiana creation, wild blueberry and maple. With the health benefits of ginger and apple cider vinegar, alongside lemon, honey and maple syrup, switchel tastes satisfying on its own, or as Ann Marie suggests, mixed with your favourite spirit or sparkling wine.

Moss Berry Farm
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Find it at: The Healthy Butcher, Fiesta Farms, Stasis Preserves Deli & Pantry