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riffraff 5 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: DIY Soft Drinks

I don't like vinegar much either, but vinegar in drinks does have a certain tradition e.g.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posca

tdeck 5 months ago [–]

Or more recently Switchel, which was popular in 19th century America.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switchel

I think the ready availability or citrus fruits caused their decline.

riffraff 5 months ago | [–]

ah yes, I remember that one from some episode of Tasting History, but I could not remember the name!

Also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrub_(drink)

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