Gluten Free Classic Peach Shrub
Ripe summer peaches, a little sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of salt come together in this old-fashioned drinking vinegar that is equal parts tangy, sweet, and refreshing. The whole process is hands-off — just a couple of days of slow macerating in the fridge — and the result is a deeply fruity, complex syrup that tastes like you spent way more effort than you actually did. A splash of optional fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that makes the finished shrub feel almost sophisticated. Stirred into sparkling water over ice, it delivers a bright, effervescent sip that is genuinely hard to put down. Every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there is no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — just clean, simple pantry staples doing exactly what they are supposed to do. It also doubles beautifully as a cocktail mixer, making it a crowd-pleasing option whether you are pouring for guests who drink or those who do not. Make a batch while peaches are at their peak and keep the bottle in the fridge for whenever you need something a little more interesting than plain water.
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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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