Fruit and Herb Shrub Vinegar Master Recipe

This is a master recipe for making shrub vinegar with fruits and herbs. I call this a master recipe because you can use it to create any flavor combination you would like! and I’ve included my favorite shrub vinegar flavors in the recipe notes.

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Ingredients

2 cups any organic fresh fruit (berries, mandarins, peaches, pineapple etc. washed, peeled and sliced)
2 cups vinegar of your choice (I like apple cider vinegar or kombucha vinegar)
1 cup organic white cane sugar
1/2 cup fresh or dried herbs (or a mix, rinse any fresh herbs you use)

Instructions

Place fruit and herbs in a clean glass jar with a lid (this recipe should fit in a quart or larger).
Combine the sugar and the vinegar.
Pour the vinegar mix over the fruit and herbs. Stir to combine.
Cover the fruit and vinegar mixture with a lid and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 days or up to 30 days. (The longer it sits, the more intense the fruit flavor.)
When your shrub is ready, line a colander with cheese cloth and place over a bowl. Pour the shrub through to strain off all the solids.
Compost/discard the leftover fruit and herb solids.
Use the shrub as a base for mocktails and cocktails. I like put three tablespoons of shrub in a 12-ouce glass and top off with carbonated water. (this is great as an apéritif!)
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Notes

the flavor pictured in this blog is mandarin, calendula, and turmeric.
when using citrus, I rinse and scrub the peels and throw in a few peel pieces too. Peels add bitterness, so add with caution.
yes, you can use honey or maple instead of sugar.
Other combos I love:
- honeydew melon and basil
- blackberry and thyme
- rosemary, ginger and grapefruit
- pineapple jalapeno
- cucumber basil

Find it online: https://cultured.guru/blog/fruit-and-herb-shrub-vinegar-master-recipe