Seeds Free Classic Peach Shrub
Ripe summer peaches, a little sugar, and apple cider vinegar come together in this old-fashioned drinking vinegar that is bright, tangy, and surprisingly refreshing. The process is mostly hands-off — a couple of days in the fridge does the heavy lifting, slowly coaxing every drop of peachy sweetness out of the fruit before the vinegar steps in to balance things out. An optional hit of fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more complex without any extra effort. Because this shrub is built entirely from whole fruit, sugar, vinegar, and salt, there are no hidden additives or seed-derived thickeners to worry about — just clean, straightforward ingredients you can trust. Stirred into sparkling water over ice, it tastes like a fancy craft soda; mixed into a cocktail, it brings a sophisticated tartness that store-bought mixers simply cannot replicate. Keep a bottle in the fridge and you will find yourself reaching for it constantly, whether you are making a quick mocktail on a weeknight or impressing guests at a dinner party.
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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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