Strawberry Shrub
A strawberry shrub is a sweet and tangy syrup made from strawberries, vinegar, and honey. It's a versatile ingredient that can be used to sweeten drinks, cocktails, and food. To make a strawberry shrub, simply combine the strawberries, vinegar, and honey in a jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar and discard the solids. The shrub can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Shrubs are a type of vinegar-based syrup that were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. They were used to sweeten drinks and cocktails, and they were also used as a medicinal tonic. Shrubs fell out of favor in the 20th century, but they have recently seen a resurgence in popularity. This is due in part to the growing interest in craft cocktails and the desire for more natural and flavorful sweeteners. Strawberry shrub is a particularly popular flavor, as it is both sweet and tart. It is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of drinks and cocktails. It can also be used to sweeten food, such as yogurt, oatmeal, and fruit salads.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
  1. Combine the strawberries, vinegar, and honey in a jar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours or up to 5 days.
  2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar. Discard the solids.
  3. Use the shrub to sweeten drinks, cocktails, or food.
Why It Works
  • The combination of strawberries, vinegar, and honey creates a complex and flavorful syrup.
  • The vinegar adds a tartness that balances out the sweetness of the strawberries and honey.
  • The honey adds a touch of sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • The shrub can be used to sweeten a variety of drinks, cocktails, and food.