Rice Free Classic Peach Shrub
Ripe summer peaches, a little sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a whisper of fresh ginger — that's genuinely all it takes to make one of the most versatile drinks you'll ever keep in your fridge. A shrub is a drinking vinegar syrup with old-fashioned roots, and this one delivers a bright, tangy-sweet concentrate that plays beautifully over sparkling water or tucked into a cocktail. The two-day maceration process does most of the heavy lifting: the sugar draws out the peach juices first, then the vinegar folds in slowly, creating a deeply layered flavor that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Because this is a naturally grain-free, produce-driven recipe, there's nothing here to second-guess — no hidden starches, no fillers, just fruit and pantry staples working together. Stir a couple of tablespoons into sparkling water for an instant refresher, or use it as a mixer for something a little more grown-up. It keeps well in the refrigerator, so you can batch it once 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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