Gut Friendly Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and just a little sweet, this drinking vinegar is the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge at all times. Fresh pineapple and apple cider vinegar are the stars here — and that combination is genuinely doing some heavy lifting for your gut. Apple cider vinegar has long been celebrated for supporting digestive health, and pairing it with real fruit rather than artificial flavoring keeps things clean and wholesome. The process is simple: cook the pineapple down with sugar, stir in the vinegar and a pinch of salt, then let it rest in the fridge for a full day so the flavors deepen into something complex and craveable. When you're ready to drink it, just splash a couple tablespoons into sparkling water over ice for a fizzy, refreshing sipper that feels like a treat but works hard behind the scenes. It's a genuinely satisfying alternative to sugary sodas or store-bought kombucha drinks that can be loaded with additives you'd rather avoid. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll have a gut-friendly drink ready to go for weeks.
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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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