Almond Free Classic Pineapple Shrub

Total time24 hr 20 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(10)

Bright, tangy, and just a little bit addictive, this pineapple shrub is the kind of homemade drinking vinegar that turns a plain glass of sparkling water into something genuinely exciting. Fresh pineapple chunks are coaxed with sugar over gentle heat until the fruit releases all its tropical sweetness, then apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt pull everything into sharp, complex balance. The result is a concentrated syrup that lives in your fridge for up to four weeks, ready to transform any moment into a refreshing treat. Store-bought flavored drinks and mixers can be a minefield of hidden additives and shared production lines, so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control of every single ingredient. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple — just four ingredients, a saucepan, and a little patience while the flavors deepen overnight. Splash it over ice with sparkling water and you have a sophisticated, alcohol-free sipper that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved.

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Ingredients

8 servings

2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into ½-inch chunks
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ tsp kosher salt

For serving

sparkling water, for serving

Instructions

1
Combine the pineapple chunks and sugar in a medium saucepan. Stir to coat the fruit, then let the mixture sit at room temperature for 10 minutes until the sugar begins to dissolve and the pineapple releases some juice.
2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture just comes to a gentle simmer, about 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat immediately — do not boil vigorously.

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