Description
- CideRoad - Spritzel Switchel with A Spritz Watermelon + Mint - 12 fl. oz. (355 mL) CideRoad Spritzel Switchel with A Spritz Watermelon + Mint is a lightly carbonated blend of their original Cide Road Switchel (apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and ginger) combined with organic watermelon juice and a hint of mint. It creates a uniquely refreshing joyride for your tastebuds. Refreshing drink with whole food ingredients Enjoy any time of the day Effective as a thirst quencher and energy rejuvenator USDA Organic What the Heck is Switchel? Switchel is a drink as old as the US of A. Older even. Rumor has it that switchel was quaffed by statesmen from the original thirteen colonies during the Second Continental Congress. A sweet-tart-gingery sort of thang, made with pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and fresh ginger. It offers a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors along with a lick of heat to create a unique taste that leaves you feeling alive and wanting more. They’ve been told it’s curiously addictive! Enjoy an icy cold CideRoad in the morning or as the perfect refreshment after any activity the day brings you. Every swig of CideRoad Organic Switchel contains the taste of triumvirate of: Apple Cider Vinegar - Lends a tart tang and is claimed to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and help balance the body's alkalinity Maple Syrup - This traditional sweetener has a lower glycemic index than sugar, and also contains antioxidants Ginger - A touch of spice that's been known to calm a troubled tummy They top things off with purified H2O and a dash of cane syrup for a propriteary riff on this traditional tonic. Fun Points Even though the sports-drink staple electrolyte was not discovered until the mid-19th century, the sweeteners used in various Switchel recipes (Molasses, maple syrup, honey and brown sugar) were all sources of potassium—an electrolyte. The popularity of vinegar-based drinks such as switchel was due to the fact that manufacturing methods were not yet sophisticated enough to mass produce citrus-based drinks such as orange and other fruit juices. Switchel is also called “Haymaker’s Punch” because one of the earliest uses was to quench the thirst of hay farmers. One of the earliest literary references to switchel is in the Little House on the Prairie book, “The Long Winter” by Laura Ingalls Wilder. For some the sensation of drinking switchel—with its tangy ingredients—mimicked the sensation of drinking alcohol. This made it a popular choice for those citizens who were more temperance minded. In the 18th century, it was believed that spicy drinks such as switchel were better to drink in hot weather, because the warming sensation aligned the body with the warmer temperature. In the Late 1700’s Switchel was being enjoyed, in various forms, throughout the East Coast Interstate commerce didn’t exist on any scale so location played a big role in Switchel recipes. For example, maple syrup was used as the sweetener in New England and sugar cane and molasses may have been more prevalent in the South. About CideRoad The CideRoad Story Kevin Duffy and Hilary La Forge discovered switchel while rambling down a side road in New England. An unforgettable inaugural swig inspired them to develop their own organic blend of this unexpectedly refreshing concoction using Apple Cider Vinegar, Pure Vermont Maple Syrup, Ginger, and water. They hope your first taste of this historic health tonic is just as memorable! Some say it dates back to the 1600’s and came from the Caribbean, others say it kept the country’s Founding Fathers well hydrated while they crafted the Constitution in the unbearable heat of a Philadelphia summer. Still, others will pay homage to its rich history as a stalwart rejuvenator and thirst quencher to farmers throughout the early colonies. Whatever the story, it comes from the past, which means it was skipped by the age of artificiality and high fructose whatever. It’s a drink that makes a statement. A conver
- UPC # 864867000074
- Size/Form 12 fl. oz.
Suggested Use: Shake bottle literally (or conservatively, if you lean that way) before enjoying. INGREDIENTS CideRoad - Spritzel Switchel with A Spritz Watermelon + Mint - 12 fl. oz. Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Can (355 mL) Servings Per Container: 1 Amount Per Serving %DV Caloires 35 Total Fat 0g 0% Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Total Sugars 6g Includes 3g Added Sugars 6% Sodium 10g Protein 0g *Daily Value Not Established. †Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Other Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Organic Watermelon Juice Concentrate, Organic Maple Syrup, Organic Ginger Juice, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Watermelon Flavor with other Natural Flavors, Organic Mint Extract, Organic Monk Fruit Extract.
