Description
A refreshing and tangy strawberry and herb shrub recipe that’s perfect for adding a zing to cocktails, sparkling water, or salad dressings. This versatile vinegar syrup is a delightful mix of fresh strawberries, mint, basil, apple cider vinegar, and sugar.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a non-reactive bowl, mix strawberries, sugar, mint, and basil. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Strain Mixture: After 24 hours, strain through a sieve, pressing to extract liquid. Add apple cider vinegar.
- Rest and Mellow: Seal the jar and refrigerate for 3 days before using.
- Enjoy: Use as a mixer for cocktails, water, or dressings.
Notes
- Adjust sugar and vinegar to taste.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Shake well before use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (plus maceration and resting time)
- Category: Condiment, Beverage Mixer
- Method: Maceration, Straining
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
