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Strawberry-Balsamic Shrub

Sweet berry, gentle balsamic, and a savory finish for summer hosts.

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

What you need

Ingredients.

  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Make it

Method.

  1. 01

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

  2. 02

    Strain the strawberry syrup without forcing pulp through.

  3. 03

    Whisk in both vinegars, 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.

  • Gin, basil, and soda
  • Sparkling water with black pepper
  • Rosé and zero-proof aperitivo drinks

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