Strawberry Shrub

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Shrubs (vinegar-based syrups) add sweetness and tang to cocktails and mocktails. Splash some in ice-cold seltzer to make a mocktail or make a boozy beverage with vodka.

Adam Dolge

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Active Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs 20 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

Shrub

1 cup strawberries, halved
1 cup sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
1 (1 inch) strip lemon zest

Mocktail

2 strawberries
2 fresh basil leaves
1 (1-inch) strip lemon zest
¾ ounce Strawberry Shrub
3 ice cubes
5 ounces cold plain seltzer

Cocktail

2 strawberries
2 fresh bail leaves
1 (1-inch) strip lemon zest
1 ½ ounces vodka
¾ ounces Strawberry Shrub
¼ ounces Campari
3 ice cubes, plus more for serving
2 ounces cold plain seltzer

Directions

To prepare the shrub: Combine strawberries, sugar, vinegar and lemon zest in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and let stand for 20 minutes. Strain into an airtight heatproof container. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours.
To prepare the mocktail: Muddle strawberries, basil and lemon zest in a cocktail shaker or pint jar with a tight-fitting lid until mashed and fragrant. Add Shrub and ice. Cover and shake until cold, about 30 seconds. Strain into a champagne flute and top with seltzer.
To prepare the cocktail: Muddle strawberries, basil and lemon zest in a cocktail shaker or pint jar with a tight-fitting lid until mashed and fragrant. Add vodka, Shrub, Campari and ice. Cover and shake until cold, about 30 seconds. Strain into a glass of ice and top with seltzer.

Make ahead

Shrub can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, June 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

52	Calories
13g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Serving Size 1 1/2 Tbsp.
Calories 52
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 13g
Added Sugars 13g	26%
Protein 0g	0%
Vitamin A 1IU	0%
Vitamin C 6mg	6%
Folate 2mcg	1%
Sodium 0mg	0%
Calcium 2mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Magnesium 1mg	0%
Potassium 15mg	0%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Strawberry Shrub

Ingredients

Directions

Make ahead

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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