Ah the shrub also known as a drinking vinegar. Don't let the name scare you away - this sweet, sour, fruit infused syrup is refreshing when mixed with soda water and killer when used in cocktails.
It takes a little time, but it's well worth it.
Grapefruit | 1 | |
Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Apple cider vinegar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) |
Making
Peel grapefruit and scrape away most of the white pith.
Put grapefruit into a 1.5L wide mouth Mason jar and muddle.
Add sugar, vinegar and shake.
Infuse for 1 week, shaking daily.
Strain the mixture, and squeeze as much liquid from the solids as possible.
Serving
Mix with some vodka and soda water for a great cocktail, or just soda water for some patio sippin'.
Serving size Complete recipe
Calories 875Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Total Fat %
Saturated Fat %
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium %
Total Carbohydrates 220 g73.3%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 199 g
Protein 1 g2%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet