Cinnamon Free Classic Pineapple Shrub

Total time24 hr 20 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(10)

Shrubs — those old-fashioned drinking vinegars — are having a serious comeback, and this pineapple version is one of the most refreshing ways to get into them. Fresh pineapple chunks are coaxed with sugar until they release their juice, then brightened with apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt for a concentrate that's tangy, tropical, and just a little addictive. The whole process is surprisingly hands-off: a gentle simmer, a long rest in the fridge, and you've got a homemade syrup that keeps for up to four weeks. Stirred into sparkling water over ice, it delivers a fizzy, fruit-forward drink that feels way more sophisticated than anything from a bottle. Many store-bought flavored sodas and cocktail mixers sneak in spice blends that can be hard to avoid, so making your own concentrate from scratch puts you completely in control of every ingredient. The four-ingredient list is clean and simple, and the result is genuinely impressive — the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge all summer long.

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Ingredients

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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