1cupVinegarsuch as apple cider, sherry, or champagne vinegar
Instructions
Mix first 3 ingredients and allow to macerate for ½ hour, then heat in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Simmer for a few minutes, then cool completely and refrigerate overnight.
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth, then add 1 cup vinegar. (Use unpasteurized apple cider vinegar if you drink vinegar for health reasons, or experiment with other types for subtle flavor variations. Sherry vinegar would be particularly nice with strawberries, or champagne vinegar for a purer, cleaner flavor.)
Shrubs keep for several months in the refrigerator in a glass jar or container.
Add 1-2 oz of Shrub to Iced Green Tea. Our recommendations are Kukicha, Gyokuro or Hojicha.