Barley Free Classic Peach Shrub
Ripe summer peaches, a little sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a whisper of fresh ginger — that's really all it takes to make something genuinely special. A shrub is a old-fashioned drinking vinegar concentrate that delivers a bright, tangy-sweet punch unlike anything you'd find in a store-bought mixer. The two-day cold maceration process does all the heavy lifting, coaxing every drop of peachy syrup out of the fruit before the vinegar steps in to balance and deepen the flavor. Once strained, the finished concentrate keeps beautifully in the fridge and plays well with sparkling water for a refreshing non-alcoholic sipper or as a sophisticated cocktail base. Every ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden cereal derivatives sneaking into your glass. It's the kind of homemade pantry staple that makes you feel like a very clever person every time you pull it out.
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16 servings
- 1 ½ lbs ripe peaches (about 4 medium), pitted and diced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced peaches and sugar in a large glass jar or non-reactive bowl. Use a muddler or fork to crush the peaches lightly, releasing their juice and coating them thoroughly with the sugar.
- 2
Stir in the kosher salt and the grated ginger, if using. Cover the jar or bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours, stirring once halfway through, until the sugar has fully dissolved and the peaches have released a generous amount of syrupy liquid.
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