Chicken Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this pineapple shrub is a drinking vinegar concentrate that transforms a glass of sparkling water into something genuinely special. Fresh pineapple chunks are coaxed with sugar over gentle heat until the fruit releases all its tropical juice, then apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt pull everything into sharp, complex balance. The 24-hour rest in the fridge is where the magic really happens — the flavors mellow and meld into a syrup that tastes far more sophisticated than its short ingredient list suggests. It's naturally free from any animal proteins, so there's zero ingredient-label stress here; every component is exactly what it says it is. Splash a couple of tablespoons over ice with sparkling water and you've got a refreshing drink that feels like something from a craft cocktail bar. It also keeps in the fridge for up to four weeks, meaning one batch goes a long way for casual sipping or impressing guests without any extra effort.
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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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