Dairy Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this pineapple shrub is the kind of homemade drinking vinegar that turns a glass of sparkling water into something genuinely exciting. Fresh pineapple chunks are coaxed with sugar over gentle heat until the fruit releases its juice, then apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt pull everything into a beautifully balanced concentrate. The whole recipe is naturally free of any dairy — no swaps needed, no labels to scrutinize, just four clean ingredients doing exactly what they should. After a 24-hour rest in the fridge, the flavors deepen and mellow into something that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. Stir a couple of tablespoons into sparkling water over ice and you've got a refreshing, sophisticated drink that works as a mocktail, a mixer, or a midday pick-me-up. The finished shrub keeps for up to four weeks in the refrigerator, so you can batch it once and enjoy it all month long.
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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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