Sesame Free Classic Peach Shrub
Tangy, fruity, and just a little bit funky in the best possible way, this peach shrub is a homemade drinking vinegar that belongs in every refrigerator come stone fruit season. Ripe peaches are slowly macerated with sugar until they release a gorgeous, syrupy juice, then married with apple cider vinegar for a bright, complex concentrate that tastes like summer in a bottle. The optional fresh ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more grown-up without overpowering the peach. Because it's built entirely from whole, simple ingredients — fruit, sugar, vinegar, salt — there's zero concern about hidden sesame or cross-contamination from processed condiments or flavored syrups. The two-day cold process is mostly hands-off, just a little patience and a couple of stirs. Splash it over sparkling water for an elegant mocktail, or use it as a cocktail mixer when you want something genuinely impressive without much effort. A small jar of this in the fridge is the kind of thing that makes you feel like you have your life together.
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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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