Cranberry Shrub
This Cranberry Shrub is sweet yet tangy with bright orange flavor that'll really surprise guests. Mix it with sparkling water and you have the best holiday drink.
EQUIPMENT
- jar - 24 ounce
- fine mesh strainer
- jar - or bottle, 16 ounce
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups cranberries - fresh, roughly chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 4 ounces plain sparkling water - tonic water or club soda
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large jar, combine the chopped cranberries, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, and orange zest. Seal the jar with a clean ring and lid, place in the refrigerator for 7 days. Gently stir once a day to help the sugar dissolve and flavors to meld together.
- After 7 days, use a fine-mesh strainer to separate the shrub from the solids. Transfer the shrub into a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate for up to 3 months.
- When ready to serve, combine 3 tablespoons of cranberry shrub with 4 ounces of plain sparkling water. Stir gently and taste test. Add more shrub to make it stronger and more sparkling water to make it lighter.
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