Chestnut Free Classic Peach Shrub
Ripe summer peaches, a touch of apple cider vinegar, and a little patience are all it takes to make one of the most refreshing drinks you'll ever pour over ice. This shrub is a cold-process drinking vinegar — meaning the peaches slowly macerate in sugar over 24 hours before the vinegar ever enters the picture, coaxing out every drop of that sweet, fragrant juice. The result is a syrup that's bright, tangy, and deeply peachy in a way that no store-bought mixer can match. A splash of optional fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more complex without overwhelming the fruit. Because it's built entirely from whole, simple ingredients, there's nothing hidden to worry about — just peaches, sugar, vinegar, salt, and an optional knob of ginger. Stir it into sparkling water for a gorgeous mocktail, or use it as a cocktail base when you want something a little more grown-up. It keeps beautifully in the fridge, so you can make a batch and enjoy it all week long.
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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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