Description

This perfectly balanced berry shrub is easy to make and has a unique tart and sweet flavor that will please every palate. This shrub will last up to six months in the fridge and can be used to make refreshing non-alcoholic shrub drinks or delicious shrub cocktails.

Ingredients

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For the berry shrub:

6 ounces raspberries
6 ounces blackberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1-2 thin cross-sections of sliced ginger, lightly bruised

For the berry shrub drink:

6 ounces seltzer
2 tablespoons berry shrub
Optional garnish (berries, citrus peel, herbs, etc.)

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Instructions

For the berry shrub:

Rinse the raspberries and blackberries, then add to a midsize sealable container and bruise them lightly with a fork.
Add sugar and mix thoroughly with the berries. Cover and leave at room temperature for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
Strain the berry mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a plastic container. Reserve berries for other use - they go great with yogurt and granola.
Mix the syrup from the berries with vinegar and the vinegar in a glass or plastic container.
Add in sliced ginger and seal.
Refrigerate for at least 24 hours. The flavor will continue to develop for weeks to come.

To make a non-alcoholic berry shrub drink:

Pour seltzer into a glass filled with ice.
Add berry shrub to taste - I recommend 2 tablespoons for 6 ounces of seltzer
Finish with a garnish of fresh berries or herbs (optional) and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: keep the shrub refrigerated in a well-sealed container for up to six months. Macerated berries should also be refrigerated.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
maceration and refrigeration: 48 hours
Category: Beverage
Method: Cold press