Carrageenan Free Classic Peach Shrub
Ripe summer peaches, a little sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of ginger come together in this old-fashioned drinking vinegar that is equal parts sweet, tart, and deeply fruity. The process is beautifully low-tech — no cooking required, just patience while the fruit macerates and the flavors slowly meld in the fridge. For anyone navigating ingredient labels on store-bought sodas, flavored sparkling waters, or cocktail mixers, this kind of from-scratch shrub is a breath of fresh air because every single ingredient is completely transparent. There are no thickeners, stabilizers, or additives hiding anywhere in this recipe — just real fruit doing its thing. Once strained, the glossy, jewel-toned syrup keeps well in the fridge and is endlessly versatile: splash it into sparkling water for a sophisticated mocktail, or use it as a cocktail mixer when you want something a little more grown-up. The optional fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that makes each sip feel a little more complex without overwhelming the peach. It is the kind of thing you will want to make all season long while the peaches are at their peak.
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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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