Carrageenan Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and just a little tropical, this pineapple shrub is the kind of homemade drinking vinegar that makes plain sparkling water feel like a serious craft cocktail. 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 complex, refreshing, and completely made from scratch. Many store-bought shrubs and flavored mixers sneak in stabilizers and thickeners that can be hard to spot on a label — making a batch at home means you know exactly what's in every sip. The cold-rest period in the fridge is where the magic happens, mellowing the vinegar's sharpness and letting the pineapple flavor deepen into something genuinely special. A couple of tablespoons stirred into sparkling water over ice is all it takes to turn an ordinary glass into something worth savoring. It keeps for up to four weeks in the fridge, so you can enjoy it long after the initial batch is made.
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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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