Strawberry Shrub Drink

Before bottled colas and other sugary drinks became a ubiquitous part of our cultural landscape, people made vinegar-based fruit drinks commonly called “shrubs.” Mixed with carbonated water, Prosecco or even a Belgium Lambic beer results in a perfect warm weather cooler. I tried all three and found each deliciously appealing. If you are a fan of kombucha, then I think you will find this recipe for strawberry shrub a new and interesting way to get your vinegar-based drink fix.

By | February 25, 2024

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh, sweet strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, dark or white
  • 2 cups white wine vinegar
  • 2 cups red wine vinegar

Instructions

1. Mix fruit and sugar in a bowl. Crush berries with a potato masher or back of a wooden spoon. Cover for 1 hour or chilled overnight allowing fruit and sugar to meld and juices to be released from the fruit.

2. Strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth, pressing the fruit to get out all the flavorful juice.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh, sweet strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, dark or white
  • 2 cups white wine vinegar
  • 2 cups red wine vinegar
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