Chestnut Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and just a little sweet, this pineapple shrub is the kind of homemade drinking vinegar that turns a plain glass of sparkling water into something genuinely exciting. Fresh pineapple chunks are coaxed with sugar and apple cider vinegar into a concentrated syrup that delivers serious tropical flavor with a pleasantly sharp edge. The process is simple — a gentle simmer, a long rest in the fridge, and a quick strain — but the result tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a craft cocktail bar. Because it's built entirely from whole fruit, pantry staples, and nothing more, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. It keeps in the refrigerator for up to four weeks, so you can mix up a refreshing drink whenever the mood strikes. Stir a couple of tablespoons into sparkling water over ice and you've got a sophisticated, alcohol-free sipper that's endlessly adjustable to your taste.
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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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