Pregnancy Friendly Classic Peach Shrub
Ripe summer peaches get a serious glow-up in this tangy, fruit-forward drinking vinegar that's as refreshing as it is sophisticated. The process is beautifully low-effort — just macerate, rest, and strain — and the result is a concentrated syrup bursting with real peach flavor and a gentle brightness from the apple cider vinegar. Because everything is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, you know exactly what's going into your glass, which matters a lot when you're being mindful about what you consume. The optional fresh ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes each sip feel a little more special without overwhelming the fruit. Stirred into sparkling water over ice, it delivers that satisfying fizzy-drink experience without anything artificial or questionable hiding in the ingredient list. It keeps well in the fridge, so you can make a batch and enjoy it throughout the week whenever you need something cold, flavorful, and genuinely thirst-quenching.
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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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