Peanut Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit addictive, this pineapple shrub is the kind of homemade drinking vinegar that turns a plain glass of sparkling water into something genuinely special. Fresh pineapple is cooked down with sugar until it releases all that tropical sweetness, then apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt are stirred in to create a concentrate with serious depth. The result is a syrup that's fruity and sharp at the same time — the kind of flavor that makes people ask what on earth is in their glass. Because you're working with just four simple ingredients, there's no guesswork about hidden additives or shared-facility warnings that can make store-bought mixers a concern. A batch keeps in the fridge for up to four weeks, so you can splash it into sparkling water whenever the mood strikes. It's equally at home as a mocktail base, a cocktail mixer, or even a salad dressing starting point for the more adventurous cooks out there.
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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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