Switchel

Switchel
Switchel Switch"el, n. [See {Sweet}.] A beverage of molasses and water, seasoned with vinegar and ginger. [U. S.] [1913 Webster]

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  • switchel — ˈswichəl noun ( s) Etymology: origin unknown : a drink made of molasses or sometimes honey or maple syrup, water, and sometimes rum and usually flavored with ginger and vinegar …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Blackstrap — Black strap ( str[a^]p), n. 1. A mixture of spirituous liquor (usually rum) and molasses. [1913 Webster] No blackstrap to night; switchel, or ginger pop. Judd. [1913 Webster] 2. Bad port wine; any common wine of the Mediterranean; so called by… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Ginger ale — is a soft drink flavored with ginger.HistoryGinger beer, a strongly flavoured, fermented product, appeared in the British Isles in the 1700 s.Ginger ales come in two varieties: golden ginger ale and dry ginger ale. Golden ginger ale, dark colored …   Wikipedia

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  • D. C. Jarvis — Jarvis on December 1, 1959. DeForest Clinton Jarvis (March 15, 1881 – August 18, 1966) was an American physician from Vermont. He is best known for his writings on the subject of folk medicine. He recommended a mixture of whole apple cider… …   Wikipedia

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