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Every time I hear a reference to the trendy drink syrup called a shrub,” a high-pitched British voice interrupts my brain mid-thought and says, “Brrrringg me a shrubberrrry….one that looks nice.”
I always have to stop myself from saying it out loud, because if you haven’t seen The Holy Grail (I mean the cinematic, not the biblical one), you might think I’m nuts.
So what’s a drink shrub? It’s an old-fashioned sweet-tart-fruity syrup that was originally a way to preserve an abundance of fruit with sugar and vinegar. It’s also sometimes called “drinking vinegar.” A shrub is basically equal parts good vinegar, seasonal fruit, and sugar. Some people add herbs and spices to make things a little more interesting. You can mix your shrub syrup with soda water for a great, not-too-sweet homemade soda. It’s also a great base for creative cocktails.