Mustard Free Classic Berry Shrub
Tart, fruity, and endlessly refreshing, this berry shrub is a drinking vinegar syrup that transforms a simple glass of sparkling water into something genuinely special. The deep, jewel-toned syrup gets its complexity from slow-macerating fresh mixed berries with sugar before apple cider vinegar is stirred in to create that signature bright, tangy finish. For anyone navigating condiment aisles with caution, this is a welcome reminder that the most vibrant flavors often come from the simplest, cleanest ingredients — no hidden additives, no complicated labels to decode. The two-day resting period does most of the heavy lifting, coaxing every drop of color and flavor out of the fruit before you even touch the vinegar. Once strained and bottled, it keeps in the fridge for up to four weeks, meaning you can batch it once and enjoy it all month long. Poured over ice and topped with sparkling water, it's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but easy enough to make on a quiet Sunday afternoon.
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8 servings
- 2 cups fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries), hulled and halved if large
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
For serving
- sparkling water, for serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the berries and sugar in a medium bowl. Use a muddler or the back of a fork to crush the berries thoroughly, releasing their juice and working the sugar into the fruit until a wet, jammy mixture forms.
- 2
Stir in the kosher salt, then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to a glass jar. Refrigerate for at least 48 hours, stirring or shaking once or twice, until the sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture has released a deep, syrupy liquid.
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