Seed Oil 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 something this good. The process is mostly hands-off: you let the fruit macerate, let the vinegar do its quiet work, and two days later you have a concentrated, jewel-bright syrup that tastes like the best version of a peach you've ever had. Shrubs are one of those old-fashioned drinking vinegars that have made a serious comeback, and for good reason — a splash over sparkling water is refreshing in a way that no store-bought mixer can quite match. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scan labels for hidden refined oils or industrial additives that sneak into so many commercial syrups and cocktail mixers. The apple cider vinegar brings a gentle tartness that balances the sweetness of the macerated fruit without tipping into anything harsh or puckering. It works beautifully as a mocktail base, a cocktail mixer, or even drizzled over a salad if you're feeling adventurous. Make a batch while peaches are at their peak and you'll have something worth reaching for all season 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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