Dairy Free Pineapple-Coconut Shrub Mocktail
Bright, tangy, and just a little bit tropical, this shrub mocktail is the kind of drink that makes people ask what's in it — in the best possible way. A shrub is a drinking vinegar syrup, and this one starts with fresh pineapple, honey, and ginger simmered down into a concentrate that's genuinely complex and layered. The apple cider vinegar gets stirred in off the heat, then the whole thing rests in the fridge for at least 24 hours so the sharp edges mellow into something smooth and craveable. When you're ready to serve, coconut water does the heavy lifting as the mixer — it adds a subtle sweetness and body that makes this feel far more special than a simple juice drink. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping or substituting required; it just works as written. Fresh mint and a pineapple wedge on the rim take it from casual to genuinely impressive, whether you're hosting a crowd or just treating yourself on a weeknight.
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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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