Description
Learn how to make a refreshing Cherry Shrub, a tangy and sweet drinking vinegar perfect for mixing into cocktails or mocktails. This homemade shrub recipe balances the flavors of fresh cherries, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cherry Syrup:
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
For the Shrub:
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Syrup: In a bowl, combine the pitted cherries and sugar. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Strain the Mixture: After 24 hours, strain the cherry mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
- Add Vinegar and Lemon Juice: Add apple cider vinegar and lemon juice to the cherry syrup and whisk to combine.
- Store and Steep: Pour the shrub into a jar, seal tightly, and refrigerate for 2 days before using.
- Serve: Mix 2-3 tablespoons of cherry shrub with sparkling water or club soda over ice. Adjust to taste.
Notes
- Try using balsamic vinegar for a deeper flavor.
- Add a sprig of rosemary during infusion for an herbal twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 24 hours resting time
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
