Description
This Raspberry Shrub with Hibiscus and Rose Hips recipe combines the sweet-tart flavors of raspberries with the floral notes of hibiscus and rose hips, creating a refreshing and versatile drinking vinegar known as a shrub. Perfect for mixing into mocktails or cocktails, this homemade shrub is easy to make and bursting with fruity goodness.
Ingredients
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Raspberry Shrub:
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus petals
- 1 tablespoon dried rose hips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrub Base: In a medium bowl, combine the raspberries, hibiscus petals, rose hips, and sugar. Mash the raspberries, then refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Strain and Mix: Strain the mixture, discard solids, and stir in apple cider vinegar and lemon juice.
- Steeping: Transfer the shrub to a jar, seal tightly, and refrigerate for 2-3 days to develop flavors.
- Serve: Mix 2-3 tablespoons of shrub with sparkling water over ice.
Notes
- Use organic, food-grade hibiscus and rose hips.
- Experiment with other fruits like strawberries or blackberries.
- This shrub is great for mocktails and cocktails.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 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
