Xanthan Gum Free Classic Peach Shrub
Ripe summer peaches, bright apple cider vinegar, and a little sugar come together in this old-fashioned drinking vinegar that is equal parts tangy, sweet, and refreshing. The process is beautifully low-tech — no cooking, no thickeners, no stabilizers — just time and good ingredients doing all the work in your refrigerator. That makes it a naturally clean option for anyone avoiding gums and additives that sneak into so many bottled beverages and cocktail mixers on store shelves. A touch of fresh ginger in the mix adds a gentle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more complex without any extra effort. Once strained, the shrub keeps well in the fridge and is endlessly versatile — splash it into sparkling water for a sophisticated mocktail, or use it as a cocktail base when you want something a little more grown-up. The deep peachy color alone is enough to make anyone at the table ask what you're drinking.
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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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