Seed Oil Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
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 sugar and apple cider vinegar to create a syrup that's complex, tropical, and a little addictive. For anyone trying to avoid the seed oils that sneak into so many store-bought sodas, mixers, and flavored drinks, this is a clean and satisfying alternative made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. The apple cider vinegar gives it that signature shrub tang without being sharp or overwhelming — it mellows beautifully after a day in the fridge. A splash over ice with sparkling water makes for a refreshing non-alcoholic drink that feels far more sophisticated than anything out of a bottle. It keeps for up to four weeks refrigerated, 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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