Coconut Free Classic Pineapple Shrub

Total time24 hr 20 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(10)

Bright, tangy, and just a little funky in the best possible way, this drinking vinegar is a homemade craft beverage that punches way above its weight. Fresh pineapple is cooked down with sugar until it releases all that tropical sweetness, then apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt are stirred in to create a complex, layered concentrate that's nothing like anything you'd find in a bottle at the store. The 24-hour rest in the fridge is where the magic really happens — the flavors meld and mellow into something genuinely craveable. When you're ready to drink, just splash a couple tablespoons over ice and top with sparkling water for an effervescent, refreshing sipper that feels fancy without any fuss. Many store-bought shrubs and flavored sparkling drinks sneak in coconut water or coconut-derived ingredients, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in every sip. The finished shrub keeps in the fridge for up to four weeks, so you can batch it once and enjoy it all month 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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