Caffeine Free Pineapple-Coconut Shrub Mocktail
Tropical, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this pineapple-coconut shrub mocktail is the kind of drink that makes you forget you're not sipping something from a beachside bar. A shrub is a drinking vinegar syrup — a centuries-old technique that layers sweet fruit with a bright, mellow acidity — and this version leans into fresh pineapple, honey, and ginger for a concentrate that's complex without being fussy. Every ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. The concentrate gets better after resting in the fridge for 24 hours, which means you can make it ahead and have a stunning drink ready whenever guests arrive. Topped with coconut water instead of soda, it stays light and hydrating while still feeling like a proper craft cocktail. A sprig of mint and a pineapple wedge on the rim take it from casual to genuinely impressive in about ten seconds.
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4 servings
For the shrub concentrate
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
For serving
- 2 cups coconut water
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
- fresh pineapple wedges, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped pineapple, honey, water, and ginger in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the honey is fully dissolved and the pineapple begins to soften and release its juices, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and stir to combine.
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