Artificial Flavors Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
Shrubs — the old-school drinking vinegars that somehow never went out of style — are having a serious moment, and this pineapple version is a perfect place to start. Fresh pineapple chunks, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of kosher salt are all you need to build something genuinely complex and refreshing. That short list matters: bottled fruit syrups and flavored mixers are notorious for sneaking in synthetic additives, so making your own concentrate from scratch puts you completely in control of what goes into your glass. The process is almost meditative — you coat the fruit in sugar, let it sweat, bring it to a gentle simmer, and then let time do the rest of the work in the fridge. After 24 hours, the flavors meld into something tangy, sweet, and just a little funky in the best possible way. Stirred into sparkling water over ice, it tastes like a fancy craft cocktail mixer without a single ingredient you can't pronounce. Make a jar on Sunday and you'll be reaching for it all week long.
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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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