Pregnancy Friendly Classic Apple Shrub
Tart, spiced, and genuinely refreshing, this apple shrub is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're not missing out on anything. It starts with real diced apples slow-macerated in sugar, then layered with apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger for a complex, aromatic syrup that tastes far more sophisticated than its simple ingredient list suggests. Stirred into sparkling water over ice, it delivers a fizzy, grown-up sip that's perfect for anyone navigating a season of skipping cocktails. The whole process is hands-off and fridge-driven, so there's no cooking involved — just patience and a little cheesecloth. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, which matters when you're being more careful about what goes into your body. The finished shrub keeps in the fridge for up to three months, so you can batch it once and reach for it whenever the craving for something special strikes.
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8 servings
- 2 medium apples (about 12 oz), cored and finely diced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- sparkling water, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced apples and granulated sugar in a medium bowl and stir well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, until the sugar has fully dissolved into the apple juices and a syrupy liquid has pooled at the bottom of the bowl.
- 2
Add the apple cider vinegar, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and ground ginger to the bowl and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for another 24 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
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