Wheat Free Classic Pineapple Shrub
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this pineapple shrub is a drinking vinegar concentrate that transforms a glass of sparkling water into something genuinely special. Fresh pineapple chunks are coaxed with sugar over gentle heat until the fruit releases its juice, then apple cider vinegar and a pinch of kosher salt pull everything into sharp, complex balance. The whole recipe is built from four clean, simple ingredients — nothing processed, nothing hidden — so it's naturally free of wheat without any substitutions or workarounds required. After a 24-hour rest in the fridge, the flavors mellow and deepen into a syrup that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved. Stirred into sparkling water over ice, it delivers a refreshing, slightly funky sip that feels like something you'd pay too much for at a craft cocktail bar. It keeps for up to four weeks in the refrigerator, which means you can batch it once 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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