Celebrate in style this season with Shrubs! Drinking shrubs — not to be confused with the plant — are a zippy syrup of fruit, sugar, and vinegar. They are delicious additions to sparkling water and cocktails. Try out these recipes — you can even swap in apples for pears, if you prefer!
Ginger Pear Shrub • 2 pears, cored and diced • 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated • ½ cup sugar • ½ cup apple cider vinegar Add pears, ginger, and sugar to a mason jar and shake to combine. Place on a counter and shake every few hours. After 24 hours, add vinegar and combine. The next day, strain mixture and store in the fridge.
Sparkling Ginger Pear Shrub • 1 part shrub • 4 parts sparkling water Pour over ice and combine.
Unleaded Ginger Pear Hot Toddy • 1 part shrub • 4 parts hot ginger tea
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• 1 lemon slice Boil water and steep tea. Add shrub and lemon slice to serve.
Spiced Pear Bubbly • 1 part shrub • 3 parts sparkling wine, such as prosecco Add shrub to flute and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary, if desired.
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