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Strawberry Rhubarb Shrub Soda

A vibrant drinking vinegar shrub made by simmering ripe strawberries and tart rhubarb with sugar and apple cider vinegar, then diluting to taste with sparkling water. Plan ahead: the shrub syrup needs to chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

35 minMediumServes 680 cal/serving

AmericanNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVeganLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rhubarb stalks, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, halved
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 6 cups sparkling water (chilled)
  • as needed ice cubes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 2 cups chopped rhubarb stalks, 2 cups hulled, halved fresh strawberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar.

  2. 2

    Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit breaks down completely and the mixture thickens slightly, about 12 to 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Strain the shrub through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or container, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.

  5. 5

    Cover and refrigerate the shrub syrup until completely cold, at least 2 hours.

  6. 6

    To serve, fill a glass with as needed ice cubes. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of shrub syrup per glass and top with 6 cups sparkling water (chilled). Stir gently and taste, adjusting the amount of syrup to preference.

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Can I halve or double Strawberry Rhubarb Shrub Soda?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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