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Blackberry Shrub
5 from 2 votes

Blackberry Shrub

Blackberry Shrub is a non-alcoholic mixer made from equal parts fruit, sugar, and vinegar. When mixed with sparkling water, it makes for a tart, tangy, and refreshing beverage!
Prep Time: 3 days
Total Time: 3 days
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 74kcal

Ingredients

Blackberry Shrub:

  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar*

Sparkling Blackberry Shrub:

  • 1 oz blackberry shrub
  • 5 oz sparkling water or club soda, chilled

Instructions

  • Mash fresh blackberries with sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes to allow fruits to expel juices.
  • Stir in vinegar. Cover and let steep in the fridge for 3 to 5 days, depending on your desired flavor profile. Strain out solids and keep in a jar. Store in the fridge until ready to use. Blackberry shrub syrup keeps in the fridge for a month.
  • Sparkling Blackberry Shrub: Add 1 oz blackberry shrub syrup to a serving glass filled with ice. Top with chilled sparkling water. Stir to combine. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • I prefer to use organic, raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar "with the mother."
  • Keep shrubs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.
  • For a cocktail version, use your choice of gin, vodka, or tequila. Mix together 1.5 oz liquor with 2 oz blackberry shrub, and top it off with 4 oz sparkling water.
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Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.002g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 34mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 26IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 0.1mg