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Suggest a better descriptionStep 1: Heat up simple syrup, muddled fruit and vinegar.
Start by simmering (not boiling—there is a difference) equal parts water and sugar over low heat until the sugar has dissolved (yep—this is just a simple syrup to start). Then add sliced or slightly mashed fruit and continue to simmer away while stirring and lightly muddling the fruit. If you want to add more flavor, consider adding a few sprigs of mint or basil. Keep simmering until the mixture has taken on the color of the fruit and the solids are very soft. Then, maintaining a gentle simmer, stir in apple cider or white vinegar. Finally place a strainer over the mouth of a glass jar and pour the mixture over the strainer. Discard any solids and store the syrup in the fridge.
Step 2: Add the mixer of your choice
Shrubs are typically spiked drinks—but if you’re looking to nix booze from this recipe, our non-alcoholic version is so very refreshing. Here are two ways to serve Grandma’s classic tipple:
Get your mocktail on
To serve a refreshing shrub mocktail, pour one tablespoon of syrup into a glass filled with ice. Add seltzer or soda water (yep, there’s a difference between those, too!) to fill the glass completely and enjoy. You can also try pairing shrub syrups with various flavored seltzers like the very popular La Croix
Make it boozy
Instead of seltzer add carbonation to your syrup with a sparkling wine. Sparkling rosé and a berry shrub are a match made in summer patio heaven. You can also add a shot of your favorite spirit to a seltzer and shrub syrup mix for a fruity, refreshing cocktail. A peach shrub pairs with a little whiskey or try gin and a few mint leaves with a strawberry shrub. The possible combinations are endless!
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (312g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 Servings | ||
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Calories: 245 | ||
Calories from Fat: 4 (2%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 0.4g | 1 % | |
Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.2g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 1172.6mg | 40 % | |
Potassium 327.7mg | 9 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 60.6g | 18 % | |
Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 19 % | |
Sugars, other 55.8g | ||
Protein 3.6g | 5 % | |
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Calories per serving: 245
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