Shrub (aka fruity vinegar drink!)
This vinegary drink celebrates the fruits of the season while packing a flavorful punch!
Servings 3 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup raspberry (I've also tried this with strawberry and mango + ginger)
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Cover the raspberries with coconut sugar and mix well.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. After 8-12 hours, stir the mixture and place back in the fridge. Do this a few more times over the course of 2 days, covering the mixture up after each stir session.
- After 48 hours, strain or blend the fruit to make a smooth fruity mixture.
- Add the apple cider vinegar, stir and use right away or place in glass jar for storing in the fridge.
- To serve, place a 1:2 ratio or 1:3 ratio of shrub base to cold, unflavored seltzer (depending on your preference of the shrub flavor's strength). You can serve this with ice, but it may dilute it quite a bit. I prefer serving it with frozen raspberries to keep it cold and fun!
Notes
A shrub can be made with almost any fruit! Play around with the fruits of the season and region you're in. Add in an herb or spice. The combinations are endless!
You can also test out different types of vinegar for subtle differences in that acidic component.