Wheat Free Pineapple-Coconut Shrub Mocktail
Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this pineapple-coconut shrub mocktail is the kind of drink that makes people ask what's in it. A shrub is a drinking vinegar syrup — a centuries-old technique that balances sweetness with a gentle acidic kick — and this one leans into tropical flavors with fresh pineapple, honey, and a hint of ginger. The concentrate is cooked low and slow until the fruit softens and releases its juices, then finished with apple cider vinegar and left to mellow in the fridge overnight so the flavors fully come together. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and gluten, with no grains or hidden additives to worry about — just whole fruit, honey, and pantry staples. When it's time to serve, the concentrate gets topped with coconut water for a lightly fizz-free but incredibly flavorful sipper that feels far more special than it is complicated. A sprig of fresh mint and a pineapple wedge on the rim make it look like something from a craft cocktail bar. Make a batch of the concentrate on Sunday and you'll have a week's worth of impressive, no-fuss drinks ready to go.
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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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