Rhubarb-Ginger Shrub
Shrubs are drinks that date back to Colonial days when they were made with sweetened vinegar fruit syrups blended with rum or brandy. Try stirring the syrup into a glass of flat or sparkling ice water.
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Shrubs are drinks that date back to Colonial days when they were made with sweetened vinegar fruit syrups blended with rum or brandy. Try stirring the syrup into a glass of flat or sparkling ice water.
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 Tbs. finely minced fresh ginger
- 1 1/4 lb. fresh rhubarb, finely chopped, or 1 16-oz. pkg. frozen sliced rhubarb
Preparation
1. Combine cider vinegar, sugar, and ginger in large pot, and bring to a boil. Add rhubarb, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, or until rhubarb is tender and falling apart, stirring occasionally. Cool, then chill. 2. Line sieve with cheesecloth, and place over large bowl. Pour rhubarb mixture into sieve, and let drain, pressing to extract all liquid. Reserve solids for another use. (They can be turned into chutney.) Transfer syrup to covered jar, and refrigerate until ready to use. 3. To serve: Pour 4 to 5 Tbs. syrup in bottom of glass with ice. Top with 6 oz. seltzer or ice water. Garnish each glass with mint sprig, if using.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 171
- Carbohydrate Content 42 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0.5 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 4 mg
- Sugar Content 41 g