Lupin Free Classic Peach Shrub
Tart, fruity, and quietly complex, this peach shrub is the kind of homemade pantry staple that makes everything from sparkling water to cocktails feel a little more special. Ripe summer peaches are macerated in sugar until they surrender a gorgeous, jewel-toned syrup, then married with apple cider vinegar for that signature sweet-tangy depth that shrubs are known for. A pinch of kosher salt rounds out the flavor, and a little fresh ginger — if you're feeling it — adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the fruit. The whole process is hands-off and fridge-driven, so there's no cooking required and the flavors develop slowly and naturally over two days. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole fruit, sugar, vinegar, and a couple of pantry staples, it's completely free of the legume-based flours and additives that can sneak into processed beverages and mixers. Stir two tablespoons into sparkling water over ice for an instant, refreshing drink, or use it as a cocktail mixer that'll genuinely impress. Once you have a bottle of this in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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