Emulsifier Free Pineapple-Coconut Shrub Mocktail
Bright, 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 fancy cocktail bar. A shrub is a drinking vinegar syrup, and this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — fresh pineapple, honey, ginger, apple cider vinegar, and coconut water — with zero additives or stabilizers hiding in the mix. That makes it a natural fit for anyone avoiding emulsifiers, since every single component is exactly what it says it is. The concentrate gets better after a night in the fridge, as the vinegar mellows and the tropical flavors deepen into something complex and slightly sweet-tart. When it's time to serve, you just pour it over ice and top with coconut water for a fizz-free sipper that still feels special. Fresh mint and a pineapple wedge on the rim take it from weeknight drink to dinner-party worthy 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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