Soy Free Classic Peach Shrub
Ripe summer peaches, a little sugar, and a splash of apple cider vinegar come together in this old-fashioned drinking vinegar that is tangy, fruity, and genuinely refreshing. The process is mostly hands-off — a couple of days in the fridge does the heavy lifting while the fruit slowly releases its juice and the flavors meld into something bright and complex. Because it's built entirely from whole fruit, pantry staples, and vinegar, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no fermented soy, no additives, just clean, real ingredients. The optional fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that makes the finished shrub feel a little more grown-up without overpowering the peach. Stirred into sparkling water over ice, it tastes like a fancy craft soda; mixed into a cocktail, it brings a depth that store-bought mixers simply can't match. Make a batch at peak peach season and you'll have a versatile, crowd-pleasing syrup ready to go straight from the fridge.
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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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