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Refreshing Strawberry Rhubarb Shrub Cocktail

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A vibrant and tangy summer cocktail featuring a homemade strawberry rhubarb shrub syrup mixed with your choice of spirit and sparkling water for a refreshing drink.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1 cup (120g) rhubarb stalks, chopped
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • Club soda or sparkling water, to serve
  • Optional: 1.5 oz (45ml) gin, vodka, or light rum per serving

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine strawberries, chopped rhubarb, and granulated sugar. Stir well to coat the fruit with sugar. Cover loosely and let sit at room temperature for 4 to 6 hours, or overnight in the fridge.
  2. After maceration, gently press the fruit with the back of a spoon or muddler to release more juice. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean jar, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible.
  3. Stir in apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice into the strained syrup. Mix well to combine.
  4. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 48 hours to let the flavors mellow.
  5. To serve, combine 2 ounces (60ml) of shrub syrup with 1.5 ounces (45ml) of your preferred spirit. Add ice and top with 4 to 6 ounces (120-180ml) of club soda or sparkling water. Stir gently and garnish with a fresh strawberry or rhubarb stalk.

Notes

Do not rush the maceration step to ensure sugar dissolves fully and flavors meld. Use ripe strawberries for best sweetness. Avoid over-pressing fruit pulp to prevent bitterness. Store shrub syrup refrigerated up to two weeks; tastes best within the first week. Add sparkling water last to preserve fizz. Can substitute white balsamic vinegar for a milder flavor. Non-alcoholic version: mix shrub with sparkling water and lemon or lime juice.

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