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Raspberry Shrub

Tart raspberry and vinegar for a highball with a proper backbone.

About 1¼ cups15 minutes, plus 4 hours restingClean, heat-safe jar or bottle

01 · What you need

Ingredients

02 · Make it

Method

  1. 01

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

  2. 02

    Strain the syrup through a fine sieve, pressing gently.

  3. 03

    Stir in vinegar, bottle, and refrigerate.

Happiest note

A shrub should taste lively, not like salad dressing. Start at ½ oz per drink and build from there.

03 · Use it well

  • Gin or vodka Collins drinks
  • Sparkling water and tonic
  • Champagne-style and zero-proof aperitifs

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