Cranberry Shrub
Cranberry Shrub is a tangy syrup of cranberries, sugar and apple cider vinegar, a sweet-tart mixer for cocktails, mocktails or desserts.
Servings: 16 tablespoon
Calories: 45kcal
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Strainers
- Cocktail Shaker
- Shot Glass
- Airtight Container with Lid
Ingredients
SHRUB:
- 1 ½ cup frozen cranberries
- ½ cup water
- 100 grams granulated sugar about ½ cup
- 1 tablespoon allspice berries
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar high quality
CRANBERRY SHRUB COCKTAIL:
- 3- ounce bourbon
- 1- ounce cranberry shrub
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- 1-2 dashes Angostura bitters
Instructions
- Make your cranberry shrub by adding cranberries, water, sugar and all-spice berries into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce to keep a low simmer for about 8-10 minutes. Lightly squish some of the cranberries as it cooks down.
- Strain once or twice into a measuring cup or airtight container then pour in apple cider vinegar. Store in the fridge.
- Make your cranberry shrub cocktail by adding ice to a cocktail shaker and pour in bourbon, cranberry shrub, maple syrup and a dash of orange bitters.
- Shake until chilled and strain into a coup glass or a lowball glass with ice.
Notes
- Cooked cranberries should pop without boiling too hard.
- Use a fine mesh strainer for a smooth syrup.
- Taste and adjust the amount of sugar to match your preference.
- Let the shrub sit overnight in the fridge for the best flavor profile.
- Nutritional information does not include the cocktail itself, it is for the shrub.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
