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.
July 20, 2010 16 Comments. When you buy a slushy, ice-cold, blue, sugary drink, you KNOW you aren't making a healthy choice. The famous Slurpee machine at the 7-Eleven spews out colorful sludge for hot people. At a recent trip to Dunkin Donuts here on the East Coast, I saw a drink called a Coolatta.