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Blackberry Shrub

Dark berry, bright acid, and just enough structure for a long drink.

About 1¼ cupsActive: 15 minutes, plus 4 hours restingTotal: 15 minutes, plus 4 hours resting

What you need

Ingredients.

  • 2 cups blackberries
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar

Make it

Method.

  1. 01

    Toss blackberries and sugar in a nonreactive bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

  2. 02

    Strain through a fine sieve, pressing gently to avoid sending too many seeds through.

  3. 03

    Stir in red wine vinegar, bottle, and refrigerate.

Safety & allergens

Use clean bottles and utensils. These are refrigerator preparations, not shelf-stable preserves; discard at any sign of mold, fizzing, cloudiness, or off odor.

Use it in

A good next glass.

  • Bourbon, gin, or black tea highballs
  • Tonic and lemon
  • Sparkling water with a rosemary garnish

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