Legume Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this pineapple shrub is the kind of homemade drinking vinegar that makes plain sparkling water feel like a serious treat. Fresh pineapple chunks are coaxed with sugar over gentle heat until the fruit releases all its tropical juice, then apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt pull everything into a beautifully balanced concentrate. The 24-hour rest in the fridge is where the magic really happens — the flavors mellow and meld into something far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Shrubs can sometimes sneak in unexpected additives when bought bottled, but making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. 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 just an afternoon pick-me-up. The finished concentrate keeps for up to four weeks in the refrigerator, so one batch goes a long way.
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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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