Strawberry Balsamic Shrub
This strawberry balsamic shrub is made by macerating fresh strawberries with cane sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of balsamic vinegar. It makes for a tart yet fruity beverage.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
Strawberry Balsamic Shrub Mocktail:
- 1 oz strawberry balsamic shrub syrup
- 4 oz chilled sparkling water, or club soda
Instructions
- Muddle together strawberries and sugar in a large pitcher or mason jar. Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes. Stir in apple cider vinegar and balsamic vinegar. Cover and let mixture steep in the fridge for 2 days. Strain out strawberry bits and discard. Store syrup in the fridge until ready to use.
Strawberry Balsamic Shrub Mocktail:
- Add 1 oz shrub syrup to a serving glass filled with ice. Top with chilled sparkling water. Stir to combine. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- I prefer to use organic, raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar "with the mother." Favorite brand to use is Bragg.
- Both traditional balsamic vinegar and the thicker balsamic vinegar glaze can be used interchangeably in this recipe.
- The longer the shrub steeps in the fridge, the "mellow" and less tart the vinegar flavor will be.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg