Oats 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. Mixed berries are crushed with sugar and left to macerate in the fridge for 48 hours, drawing out a deep, jewel-toned syrup before apple cider vinegar is stirred in to add that signature bright tang. The result is a concentrated, complex mixer that tastes like summer in a jar. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this kind of drink can be surprisingly tricky — many flavored syrups and bottled mixers sneak in unexpected additives — but every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of any grain-based concerns. A couple tablespoons over ice, topped with sparkling water and a sprig of fresh mint, makes for a drink that feels fancy without any fuss. It keeps in the fridge for up to four weeks, so you can batch it once and enjoy it all season long.
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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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