Elevate your beverage game with this vibrant Raspberry Shrub, a delightful concoction that balances sweet, tangy, and fruity notes in every sip! Made with just three simple ingredients—fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, and apple cider vinegar—this classic drinking vinegar is perfect for adding a burst of flavor to sparkling water or cocktails. The recipe involves a simple hands-off fermentation process, allowing the raspberries and sugar to meld together over 24 hours before blending with the zippy tang of apple cider vinegar. After resting in the refrigerator for a few days to develop its rich, complex flavors, this versatile shrub becomes a refreshing concentrate that’s as elegant as it is easy to make. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking to upgrade your daily hydration ritual, this Raspberry Shrub serves up brightness in every bottle.
In a medium bowl, combine the raspberries and sugar.
Using a fork or potato masher, gently mash the raspberries to release their juices and mix them evenly with the sugar.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it sit at room temperature for 24 hours, stirring occasionally to help dissolve the sugar.
After 24 hours, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean jar or bowl, pressing down on the solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids.
Add the apple cider vinegar to the raspberry syrup, and stir to combine thoroughly.
Pour the raspberry shrub into a clean, sterilized glass bottle or jar with a lid. Seal tightly and refrigerate.
Allow the shrub to rest in the refrigerator for at least 3-5 days before using to let the flavors meld. Serve by mixing 1-2 tablespoons of the shrub with soda water, or use it as a tangy addition to cocktails.
Serving size | 561.4 grams (561.4g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 878 |
Total Fat 0.80g | 1% |
Saturated Fat 0.00g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 13mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate 216.90g | 79% |
Dietary Fiber 8.00g | 29% |
Total Sugars 206.40g | |
Protein 1.50g | 3% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 48mg | 4% |
Iron 1mg | 8% |
Potassium 360mg | 8% |
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