Celery Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this pineapple shrub is a drinking vinegar that earns a permanent spot in your fridge. Fresh pineapple chunks are coaxed into releasing their juice with a little sugar and gentle heat, then balanced with apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt for a concentrate that's genuinely complex. The result is a syrup that tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a craft cocktail bar — except you made it yourself with four ingredients. Shrubs can sometimes hide surprising additives when bought pre-made, so knowing exactly what went into yours is a quiet kind of satisfaction. After a 24-hour rest in the fridge, the flavors meld into something smooth and layered, and a couple of tablespoons stirred into sparkling water over ice makes a refreshing drink that feels special any time of day. It keeps for up to four weeks, so you can sip your way through it slowly or share it with anyone who needs a little convincing that vinegar belongs in a glass.
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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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