Pistachio 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 beach bar. A shrub is a drinking vinegar syrup, and this one layers fresh pineapple, honey, and ginger into a concentrate that gets better the longer it sits in the fridge — the apple cider vinegar mellows beautifully after that 24-hour rest. Topped with coconut water and poured over ice, it has a lively sweet-tart balance that feels sophisticated without any complicated technique. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about. It's also a fantastic make-ahead option since the shrub concentrate keeps in the fridge and is ready to pour whenever you need it. Dress it up with fresh mint and a pineapple wedge and it looks stunning on a table — no one will believe it came together so easily.
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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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