Description
A bright and tangy rhubarb shrub made with fresh rhubarb, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. This refreshing homemade drink mixer is fruity, vibrant, and perfect for sparkling water, mocktails, and iced beverages.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced (optional)
- Sparkling water for serving
Instructions
- Wash and chop the rhubarb into small pieces.
- Place the rhubarb in a bowl and mix with the sugar.
- Add optional ginger or strawberries if desired.
- Cover and let the mixture rest for 8 to 12 hours or overnight until the rhubarb releases its juices.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing gently to extract the syrup.
- Stir apple cider vinegar and lemon juice into the syrup until fully combined.
- Pour the shrub into a clean glass bottle or jar.
- Refrigerate before serving.
- To serve, mix a small amount of shrub with sparkling water and ice.
Notes
- Frozen rhubarb can be used after thawing slightly.
- Red wine vinegar creates a deeper, richer flavor.
- Add cinnamon sticks or extra ginger for a spiced version.
- Adjust the sugar to make the shrub sweeter or more tart.
- Serve with fresh mint or fruit slices for extra freshness.
- Store refrigerated in a sealed jar or bottle for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
