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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.
- 01
Toss strawberries and sugar in a nonreactive bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- 02
Strain the strawberry syrup without forcing pulp through.
- 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.
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- Sparkling water with black pepper
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