Shrub

Also called “drinking vinegar”

Ingredients

• 1 lb fruits and berries
• 1 c sugar
• 1 c water
• optional: add a bit of lemon juice and/or vinegar
• optional: add spices (e.g., cinammon) or herbs (e.g., basil)

Method

• bring to boil and simmer for 20-30 min
• add 4-6 oz organic cider vinegar
• strain twice through wire mesh strainers into flip top bottles or mason jars

Usage

Mix with soda water or regular water, or take straight by the tablespoon or shot.

Variations

• Experiment with different fruits and berries.
• Try different mixtures, e.g., mix red and black berries, mix in citrus/apple
• Add aromatics like citrus zest, ginger, chili, pepper
• Try proportions of different vinegars, esp balsamics

Good Recipes

Mixed berry

• 12 oz raspberries
• 6 oz strawberries, sliced
• 1 apple, cored and chopped
• 1 orange, peeled and chopped
• 2 sticks cinammon
• 1 c sugar
• 1 1/2 c water
• 2 T lemon juice
• 1 T cider

Cook 35 minutes, add 1 oz lemon juice and 4 oz cider, strain into bottle