Lactose 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 — no cooking required — which means the bright, fruity flavor of the peaches stays front and center throughout. The two-day maceration lets the sugar draw out every drop of peachy syrup before the vinegar steps in to add that signature tangy depth. A pinch of kosher salt rounds everything out, and the optional fresh ginger gives it a subtle warmth that makes it feel a little more complex without any extra effort. Since it's built entirely from fruit, sugar, vinegar, and spice, there's nothing here to worry about on the dairy front — just clean, vibrant ingredients doing their thing. Stir a couple of tablespoons into sparkling water for an instant, sophisticated mocktail, or use it as a cocktail mixer when the occasion calls for something a little stronger. 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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