Fresh Fruit Shrub Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What vinegar do you use for a shrub? ›

Shrubs, also known as drinking vinegars, are concentrated syrups used in beverages. They're most commonly made from vinegar, fruit, aromatics, and sugar. Many shrubs use apple cider vinegar as the base and then use fruit and herbs to create unique sweet and sour flavors.

Transfer syrup to a clean bottle. Close bottle, label with date, and shake vigorously. Refrigerate, shaking bottle periodically until sugar is completely dissolved, about 1 week. The shrub can be refrigerated for up to 1 year; the acid and sugar preserves the syrup and keeps it tasting bright and fresh.

Cherry & Thyme Classic Shrub

Cherries carry with them powerful antioxidants such as anthocyanins and cyanidin. Their power to reduce inflammation aids in arthritis pain relief and post-workout muscle pain.

What should I do with the leftover fruit strained from the shrub? Don't compost it! It will be sweet like jam and so use it as you would any preserve.

The “best by date” is 2 years from the bottling date. However if left in a cool dark place they can last even longer. We have never seen a good Shrub go bad. Refrigeration recommended after opening.

Vinegar is a contact herbicide, which means it kills the part of the plant it comes into contact with. Systemic herbicides, on the other hand, are taken up by the plant's vascular system and delivered to roots, eventually killing the whole plant instead of just its top growth.

Although I'm usually a fan of using fresh ingredients, frozen fruit/berries actually work well and sometimes give a little more juice (don't tell!). I combine the shrub with sparkling water to make a nice soda. It can also be used in co*cktails and salad dressing.

Once the Shrub is created, many can drink it on its own, top it with a seltzer, use as a marinade, or combine in a co*cktail! Of course you are not limited to just fruits. Some other common ingredients paired with shrubs are herbs, vegetables and nuts.

Each Sauvie Shrub is fermented, full of probiotics, rich in good enzymes and bacteria, acetic acid, antioxidants, potassium and vitamins.

Green tea is generally considered the healthiest beverage globally due to its high levels of nutrients and antioxidants that fight off diseases and keep your organ functioning at its optimum level.

Why is it called a shrub? ›

The word “shrub” is derived from the Arabic word “sharbah,” which translates as “drink.” Even sailors from the 16th-18th centuries drank shrubs to prevent scurvy! Today, they are infused with every flavor one can imagine and lauded for their health benefits, some even claiming weight loss.

As a mixture of fruit and alcohol, shrub is related to punch, however punches were normally served immediately after mixing the ingredients, whereas shrubs tended to have a higher concentration of flavour and sugar and could be stored for later use, much like a pre-made drink mixer.

Store in a cool dark place. We have never known of shrub to go bad in storage; however, it will do the body more good if it is used rather than stored. Use it within one year.

A shrub is usually mixed with a spirit or soda water to layer in a sweet, yet acidic flavor. With so many options for fresh fruit and aromatics, co*cktail shrubs can be used in many ways. You can stir them into a gin and tonic to create something familiar, yet flavorful.

Unless you plan to use it right away, there's no need to wash fruit and vegetables when you bring them home. Washing too early may create an environment for bacteria to grow and shorten the life of your produce.

“The beauty of shrubs is not just that they're simple to make at home, and form the basis of beautiful fruity drinks, but that the combination of live, unpasteurised fruit and the probiotic goodness of apple cider vinegar has huge benefits for your gut health.

A shrub is basically a vinegar base that is infused with fruit, botanicals and herbs to give it depth and flavour. It's generally tangy, like vinegar, and just a tiny bit sour. The flavours from fruit and botanicals can be very subtle or strong depending on the combination and how long they were stewing for.

For a refreshing nonalcoholic drink, pour 2 Tbsp. shrub into a glass filled with ice and top off with club soda; stir gently to combine. Garnish with berries and/or herbs if desired.