Cashew Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this pineapple shrub is a drinking vinegar concentrate that transforms a simple glass of sparkling water into something genuinely special. 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 that signature sweet-tart depth. The result is a vibrant, tropical syrup that tastes like it came from a craft cocktail bar — but you made it in your own kitchen. Shrubs like this are naturally free from nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about here. After a 24-hour rest in the fridge, the flavors mellow and meld into something complex and refreshing. Stir a couple of tablespoons into sparkling water over ice and you've got a mocktail-worthy drink that's endlessly riffable — try it with a squeeze of lime or a sprig of fresh mint. It keeps for up to four weeks in the fridge, so one batch goes a long, long way.
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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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