Black Pepper Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and just a little sweet, this pineapple shrub is the kind of homemade drinking vinegar that makes plain sparkling water feel like a serious treat. Fresh pineapple chunks are coaxed with sugar until they release their juice, then finished with apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt for a concentrate that's genuinely complex and refreshing. The whole process is surprisingly hands-off — a gentle simmer, a long rest in the fridge, and you've got something that tastes like it came from a craft cocktail bar. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, shrubs and drinking vinegars from the store or a bar menu can be a minefield of hidden seasonings, but this one is completely transparent in its ingredient list. Two tablespoons stirred into sparkling water over ice is the move, though it's equally good as a mixer for mocktails or even splashed over fruit. It keeps in the fridge for up to four weeks, so you can make a batch and enjoy it all month 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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