Pistachio Free Classic Pineapple Shrub

Total time24 hr 20 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(10)

Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this pineapple shrub is a drinking vinegar concentrate that transforms a simple glass of sparkling water into something genuinely special. Fresh pineapple is cooked down with granulated sugar until it releases all of its tropical juice, then balanced with apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt for that signature sweet-tart depth. The 24-hour rest in the fridge is where the magic really happens — the flavors meld and mellow into a complex, refreshing syrup you'll want to keep stocked at all times. Bottled shrubs and flavored mixers at the store can be a minefield of unexpected add-ins, but this one is made from exactly four simple ingredients, so you know precisely what's going into your glass. It's endlessly versatile too — just stir a couple tablespoons into sparkling water over ice and adjust to your taste. The finished concentrate keeps in the fridge for up to four weeks, making it a brilliant make-ahead option for easy, crowd-pleasing drinks all week long.

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Ingredients

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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