Yuletide Shrub

Capture the festive spirit with this Yuletide Shrub, a tangy-sweet holiday drink syrup that’s perfect for your seasonal gatherings! Made with fresh cranberries, fragrant orange zest, apple cider vinegar, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, this shrub delivers a burst of holiday flavor in every sip. The quick stovetop preparation melds tart and sweet elements, creating a syrup that can transform a simple glass of sparkling water or craft cocktail into a celebration-ready treat. Ready in just 30 minutes and best when allowed to steep overnight, this vibrant cranberry shrub is a versatile addition to your holiday drink repertoire. Perfect for mocktails, cocktails, or festive spritzers—this is the ultimate recipe to impress your guests! Keywords: Yuletide Shrub, holiday drink syrup, cranberry shrub recipe, festive mocktails, holiday cocktails, easy holiday drinks.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 5 whole cloves
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange zest, sugar, and water.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 3

Add the cinnamon stick and whole cloves to the mixture, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Once cooled, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.

Step 6

Stir in the apple cider vinegar until well combined.

Step 7

Transfer the shrub syrup to a clean glass jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

To serve, mix 1–2 tablespoons of the Yuletide Shrub syrup into a glass of sparkling water or your favorite holiday cocktail. Adjust to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1206.5 grams (1206.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1427

Total Fat 2.00g	3%
Saturated Fat 0.40g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 53mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 362.60g	132%
Dietary Fiber 20.80g	74%
Total Sugars 318.80g
Protein 2.50g	5%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 164mg	13%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 688mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.2%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 98.1%