Yeast 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 is cooked down with sugar until syrupy, then balanced with apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt for a flavor that's tropical, complex, and refreshingly tart. Because the whole process relies on heat and vinegar rather than fermentation, there's no yeast involved at any stage — making it a completely safe and satisfying option for anyone avoiding it. The 24-hour rest in the fridge is where the magic really happens, letting those sweet and acidic notes meld into a smooth, well-rounded concentrate. A couple of tablespoons stirred into cold sparkling water gives you a mocktail-worthy drink that feels far more sophisticated than its short ingredient list suggests. It keeps in the fridge for up to four weeks, so 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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