Breastfeeding Friendly Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and just a little sweet, this pineapple shrub is a drinking vinegar concentrate that transforms a simple glass of sparkling water into something genuinely special. It's made with only four clean ingredients — fresh pineapple, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of kosher salt — so you know exactly what's going into your body, which matters a lot when you're nursing. Apple cider vinegar has long been a staple in wellness-forward kitchens, and here it plays beautifully against the natural sweetness of ripe pineapple without any caffeine, alcohol, or artificial additives to worry about. The process is low-effort and mostly hands-off: a quick simmer, a long rest in the fridge, and you're left with a concentrate that keeps for up to four weeks. When a craving for something fizzy and flavorful hits, just splash a couple tablespoons into sparkling water over ice and you've got a refreshing mocktail that feels like a real treat. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge all the time, not just for yourself but for anyone who stops by and wants something a little more interesting than plain water.
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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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