Shrub syrups are a non-alcoholic mixers made with fruit, vinegar, spices and aromatics. The vinegar component makes for a multi-layered sip. We had fun with Louisiana strawberries and our Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar. With this syrup tucked away in the fridge, the drink possibilities are endless!
Time: 10 min + Steep Time
Makes 2 MocktailsRating
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Loading...| 1.5 pints fresh strawberries, chopped | |
| 1 cup sugar | |
| 1/4 cup Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar | |
| 3/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar | |
| 1/3 cup Raspberry Patch Herbal Tea | |
| Unflavored sparkling water |
| 1. | First, make the shrub syrup. Combine the strawberries, sugar, Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar and apple cider vinegar. Stir, cover and place in the fridge for 3 days. After 3 days, strain off the strawberries and discard. Store the shrub syrup in the fridge for up to 14 days. |
| 2. | Next, make the Raspberry Patch Herbal Tea. Place 1/3 cup Raspberry Patch in a pitcher of cold water. Cold steep for 8 hours or overnight. |
| 3. | To make the cocktail, make sure everything is cold. Add ice to a rocks glass and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Pour off the ice. Into the pre-chilled glass, pour 2 oz shrub syrup. Add Raspberry Patch tea until the glass is 3/4 full and top with sparkling water. Sip & enjoy! |
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