Hazelnut Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit addictive, this pineapple shrub is the kind of homemade drinking vinegar that makes you wonder why you ever settled for store-bought mixers. Fresh pineapple chunks are coaxed with sugar until they release their juice, then balanced with apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt for a concentrate that's complex without being complicated. The result is a syrupy, tropical elixir that tastes like sunshine with a little edge to it. Stirred into sparkling water over ice, it delivers a refreshing fizz that's genuinely hard to put down. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's no guesswork about what's actually in your glass — no mystery flavorings, no shared-facility concerns, just clean, simple components you measured yourself. It keeps in the fridge for up to four weeks, so you can make a batch 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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