Fruit Shrub, The Most Refreshing Summer Drink

Ingredients

• 1 lb fruit of choice (see above for suggestions)
• 3/4 - 1 cup sugar (I like to use raw cane sugar here)
• any aromatics of choice (see above for suggestions) - to taste
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the fruit and sugar, mixing well. Use a potato masher to gently mash up the fruit in order to get it to start releasing its juices and to break up the skins if present. Add the aromatics like bruised or chopped herbs, spices, citrus juice/zest, etc. Cover and set aside for at least 4 hours, or ideally refrigerate overnight, especially if using tougher fruit like apples, pears, rhubarb.

2. 2

   Strain the fruit mixture through a fine mesh strainer, making sure to squeeze all the juices out of the pulp. Add the vinegar and mix well. Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated. Enjoy your shrub by filling a glass with ice, adding a splash of the shrub, and topping it with seltzer and/or liquor of choice.