Drink this INSTEAD of Water Old-Fashioned Haymaker's Punch Recipe from Ma Ingalls

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

ginger ale

🥗Healthier: sparkling water

💰Cheaper: club soda

Sparkling water reduces sugar content while maintaining fizz.

Start by preparing a quart size jar.

Add 1/4 cup of raw apple cider vinegar to the jar.

Add 1/4 cup of black strap molasses to the vinegar.

Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to the mixture.

Stir the mixture until the sweeteners are dissolved in the vinegar.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger to the jar.

Stir the ginger into the mixture until well combined.

Dilute the mixture with water to taste, stirring to combine.

Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if necessary, adding more sweetener if desired.

Store the punch in the refrigerator for a cold drink.

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