Solstice Skin, Solstice Sip: our Ginger Switchel Recipe
As the earth tilts, we shift too.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the Winter Solstice marks the longest night - an invitation to turn inward, reset, and replenish.
In the North, it’s Summer Solstice — the longest day, the season of outward energy and radiance.
Both ends of the planet offer a moment to pause and honour cyclical living: light and dark, activation and rest, clarity and stillness. And both are perfect moments for a grounding, immune-loving tonic.
Discover our seasonal go-to.
Date: June 21st
Location: Southern Hemisphere (Winter Solstice) | Northern Hemisphere (Summer Solstice)
Liquid Mother: Ginger Switchel Recipe
A warming, brightening switchel—equal parts ancient remedy and modern elixir—to nourish you through the dark or cool you in the light.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup fresh ginger, peeled and sliced (the sharper, the better)
- 3 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar (with the mother)
- 2 tbsp mānuka honey or raw honey (adjust to taste)
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for added brightness)
- 2 cups filtered water
Directions:
In a small pot, simmer the sliced ginger in 1 cup of water for 10 minutes (or longer for a spicier hit).
Remove from heat. Add the honey while warm to dissolve.
Stir in the apple cider vinegar and optional lemon juice.
Add the second cup of water.
Let cool and store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
How to Serve:
For Winter: Add hot water and sip slowly. It feels like a hug.
For Summer: Pour over ice, top with soda or still water. Add mint or cucumber if you like.
Switchel is a concentrate, so adjust your serving strength to taste. Whether that's strong and zippy, or light and long.
Why We Love It
Ginger supports circulation, digestion, and has natural anti-inflammatory benefits.
Apple cider vinegar balances pH and supports gut health.
Native to our homeland, mānuka honey brings its antibacterial magic, and a subtle, floral sweetness.
In the depths of winter, it stokes your inner fire. While in the heights of summer skies, it restores balance and calm.
It’s a tonic for solstice living — for whichever hemisphere you’re in.
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