You already take shots of apple cider vinegar, but have you tried a drinking vinegar recipe? A classic mocktail of cherry balsamic shrub (drinking vinegar) mixed with seltzer (soda) water, for a refreshing summertime Shrub & Soda.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherries, pitted
- 1 (1-quart) Mason jar, sterilized
- 2 cups balsamic vinegar
- 1-2 cups agave syrup or other sweetener
Preparation
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In sterilized jar, add cherries.
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In a saucepan, bring vinegar to just under a boil and then pour over cherries. Leaving a ¼ inch space at the top of the jar. Wipe rim and cap tightly. Leave in a refrigerator or in a cool place for at least 24 hours and up to 4 weeks, or until desired flavor is obtained.
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Using a cheese cloth, strain fruit and reserve liquid. Repeat until the vinegar shows no cloudiness. The fruit can be saved and for another use such as chutney.
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Combine agave and vinegar. If using a solid sugar, warm vinegar and sugar until sugar is melted. Put into a sterilized mason jar and cap tightly.
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Store shrub syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
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To serve: add 1 tablespoon of shrub syrup into 1 cup of soda or sparkling water.
