Turkey Free Classic Peach Shrub
Ripe summer peaches, a little sugar, and a splash of apple cider vinegar come together in this bright, tangy drinking vinegar that's as versatile as it is refreshing. The process is mostly hands-off — a couple of days in the fridge does the heavy lifting, slowly coaxing out all that sweet, fragrant peach juice before the vinegar works its magic. A touch of fresh ginger in the mix adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more complex without any extra effort. The result is a concentrated syrup you can splash into sparkling water for a sophisticated mocktail or use as a cocktail mixer when the occasion calls for it. Since it's built entirely from fruit, sugar, vinegar, and a pinch of salt, there's nothing to second-guess here — just clean, simple ingredients with zero ambiguity. It keeps well in the fridge, so you can make a batch and enjoy it all week long over ice.
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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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