Mars Close Approach happens about every 26 months. It is closely related to Mars Opposition and Mars Retrograde. Since Mars and Earth are at their closest, it's generally the best time to go to Mars. Many Mars missions have taken advantage of the close distance to visit the red planet.
At its most basic, switchel is water, cider vinegar, ginger and a sweetener (molasses, honey, sorghum, etc.). Rum, whiskey, brandy or hard cider can be added to give it a bit more oomph. Iâve seen some recipes, particularly in the south, that add cayenne pepper to the mix as a cold cure.
There are disagreements on the ingredients for switchel, which may also be called haymakerâs punch, or switzel. Most likely, the early drink was a combination of apple cider vinegar, water, molasses and possibly ginger for flavoring.witchel was perhaps the original GatoradeÂ® â it was a refreshing, electrolyte laden drink originating in the 1600s in the West Indies. It has many different recipes, and became popular in Early America, especially among farmers.