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Strawberry Shrub

Strawberries simmer with sugar and cider vinegar until their juices turn into a bright tangy syrup that wakes up the palate. Poured over ice and finished with seltzer, it delivers juicy berry sparkle and a clean, thirst-quenching finish.

Recipe and photo by EatingWell, shared here with credit. View the Original

Strawberry Shrub
Total
15 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
1

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
52
Carbs
13g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
13g
Sodium
0mg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup strawberries, halved
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 (1 inch) strip lemon zest
  • 2 strawberries
  • 2 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 (1-inch) strip lemon zest
  • 3/4 oz Strawberry Shrub
  • 3 ice cubes
  • 5 oz cold plain seltzer
  • 2 strawberries
  • 2 fresh bail leaves
  • 1 (1-inch) strip lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 oz vodka
  • 3/4 oz Strawberry Shrub
  • 1/4 oz Campari
  • 3 ice cubes, plus more, for serving
  • 2 oz cold plain seltzer

Instructions

  1. To prepare the shrub: Combine strawberries, sugar, vinegar and lemon zest in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and let stand for 20 minutes. Strain into an airtight heatproof container. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours.
  2. To prepare the mocktail: Muddle strawberries, basil and lemon zest in a cocktail shaker or pint jar with a tight-fitting lid until mashed and fragrant. Add Shrub and ice. Cover and shake until cold, about 30 seconds. Strain into a champagne flute and top with seltzer.
  3. To prepare the cocktail: Muddle strawberries, basil and lemon zest in a cocktail shaker or pint jar with a tight-fitting lid until mashed and fragrant. Add vodka, Shrub, Campari and ice. Cover and shake until cold, about 30 seconds. Strain into a glass of ice and top with seltzer.