Vegetarian Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit funky in the best possible way, this pineapple shrub is the kind of homemade drinking vinegar that turns a plain glass of sparkling water into something genuinely exciting. Fresh pineapple chunks are coaxed with sugar over gentle heat until the fruit surrenders all its tropical sweetness, then apple cider vinegar swoops in to create that signature sweet-tart depth that shrubs are known for. The hardest part is honestly waiting the 24 hours for the flavors to fully marry in the fridge — but that patience pays off in a concentrate that tastes complex and alive. A small splash over ice with sparkling water makes a refreshing non-alcoholic sipper that feels far more sophisticated than anything you'd pull off a store shelf. It also works beautifully as a cocktail mixer if you want to go that route. The recipe uses just four simple ingredients with no animal products anywhere in sight, so it fits naturally into a plant-based lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll have a versatile, fridge-ready drink base that lasts up to four weeks.
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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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