Tree Nut Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit funky in the best possible way, this pineapple shrub is a drinking vinegar that earns its place in your fridge fast. Fresh pineapple chunks are coaxed into releasing their juice with a coating of granulated sugar, then gently simmered and finished with apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt for a concentrate that's complex without being complicated. The 24-hour rest in the refrigerator is where the magic really happens — the flavors mellow and meld into something that tastes far more sophisticated than four ingredients have any right to produce. Stirred into sparkling water over ice, it delivers a refreshing, lightly effervescent drink that works as a mocktail, a cocktail mixer, or just a seriously good afternoon pick-me-up. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress — just clean, honest flavor from start to finish. The finished shrub keeps for up to four weeks in the fridge, which means one batch goes a long way toward keeping your drinks interesting 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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