Fresh Fruit Shrub Recipe (2024)

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Are shrub drinks good for you? ›

Blueberry & Mint Classic Shrub

Packed with blueberries' antioxidants, fiber, potassium and vitamin C, this shrub maintains the integrity of the fruit to help lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood, decreasing the risk of heart disease.

White or red wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, even a bit of balsamic vinegar make for special shrub combinations. Lastly, you can use any variation of sugar you prefer—give demerara sugar or raw honey a try. You've prepared your shrub…

Shrubs are mixers, which means they're an ingredient in a drink, not something you would normally drink on its own. Luckily, drinking shrubs are versatile, so they pair well with lots of other ingredients. Overall, we recommend using a 1:5 ratio of shrub to another (or several) ingredient(s).

The shrub can be refrigerated for up to 1 year; the acid and sugar preserves the syrup and keeps it tasting bright and fresh.

Each Sauvie Shrub is fermented, full of probiotics, rich in good enzymes and bacteria, acetic acid, antioxidants, potassium and vitamins.

It also helps keep your digestive system running smoothly so that you don't experience any uncomfortable digestive issues later on. Drinking a shrub before meals has also been linked to weight loss because it helps fill up your stomach without providing extra calories or fat.

Drinking vinegars, also called shrubs, are exactly what they sound like: vinegar-based concoctions you can, well, drink! The word “shrub” is derived from the Arabic word sharbah, which means “a drink.” They have a long history, dating back to the Babylonian, and were incredibly popular during colonial America.

The word shrub is derived from the Arabic word sharab, which means “to drink.” These syrups, common in colonial America, were used to make delightful drinks.

Our shrubs will keep for 24 months unopened and unrefrigerated (see best by date on bottle). Once you open them, we do recommend keeping them in the fridge. They should be good for another 9-12 months once you open them but let's hope you need more before then!

The shrub was itself a common ingredient in punches, either on its own or as a simple mix with brandy or rum. It was also served during the Christmas season mixed with raisins, honey, lemon, sherry, rum and other spirits.

What is the difference between bitters and shrubs? ›

Bitters are made with a pure grain spirit inundated with bittering agents like fruit peels, spices, or funky stuff like bark or cassia. Tinctures act as straight-up botanical, fruit, or vegetable infusions without any bitterness. A shrub adds sugar to fruit juice and uses vinegar to cut the sweetness.

They are typically made with fruit or berries, though other ingredients are sometimes added for flavor. A shrub is usually mixed with a spirit or soda water to layer in a sweet, yet acidic flavor. With so many options for fresh fruit and aromatics, co*cktail shrubs can be used in many ways.

Store: Store the shrub syrup in the refrigerator. Tightly sealed, it can last for up to 6 months. Taste before using to make sure the flavor is still good.

Apple cider vinegar is the most common base for shrubs, and herbs and spices are often added to create interesting flavor combinations. This sweet, acidic mixer can be enjoyed with still water or soda or used in various mixed drinks. You can buy premade shrubs or make them yourself.

What are honey shrubs, you ask? They are simply a spinoff of traditional shrubs – a mixture of honey and vinegar, typically with fruit added. This concoction has been used for centuries as a refreshing drink mixer – for co*cktails and mocktails alike.

Depending on where you decide to plant your shrubs, they could potentially lower your energy bills. According to the Department of Energy, shrubs can reduce energy costs by as much as 25%. Since shrubs provide shade, they can keep your home cool during the summer, making you less reliant on air conditioning.

Plant-derived drinks offer numerous nutritional benefits. While dairy milk is commonly associated with calcium and protein content [11,12,13], plant-based alternatives also provide essential nutrients including vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and fiber [2].

Herbal teas like chamomile, peppermint, and ginger tea offer several health-promoting properties and could help improve heart health, digestion, sleep quality, and more.