Caffeine 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 funky in the best possible way, this pineapple shrub is a drinking vinegar concentrate that delivers serious complexity with nothing more than fresh fruit, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt. It's a fantastic option when you want something genuinely interesting to sip that has absolutely no caffeine hiding in it — no tea base, no sneaky cola notes, just pure fruit-forward flavor. The process is simple: you coax the juice out of fresh pineapple with sugar, add vinegar and salt, then let time do the heavy lifting in the fridge for 24 hours. What you end up with is a syrupy, aromatic concentrate that you splash into sparkling water for a drink that feels sophisticated enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a Tuesday afternoon. The apple cider vinegar gives it that signature shrub zing without being harsh, and the pineapple keeps everything tropical and sweet. A batch keeps in the refrigerator for up to four weeks, so you can mix up a glass whenever the mood strikes.

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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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