Lupin 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 craft cocktail. Fresh pineapple chunks are coaxed with sugar until they release their juice, then finished with apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt for a concentrate that's complex and refreshing in equal measure. The whole thing comes together on the stovetop with four simple ingredients — no specialty products, no hidden additives, and absolutely nothing to second-guess on a label. That matters when you're navigating a diet that requires careful attention to what's lurking in packaged drinks and flavored mixers, which can be surprisingly tricky to vet. After a 24-hour rest in the fridge, the flavors mellow and deepen into something genuinely special. Just splash a couple tablespoons over ice, top with sparkling water, and you've got a drink that tastes like it came from a fancy cocktail bar — made entirely in your own kitchen.
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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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