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Refreshing Rhubarb Shrub Drinking Vinegar Recipe 5-Minute Easy Drink

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A quick and easy rhubarb shrub drinking vinegar that balances sweet and sour flavors, perfect for a refreshing spring or summer beverage.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh rhubarb, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar as substitute)
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup filtered water (optional)
  • Zest of half a lemon (optional)
  • Small slice of fresh ginger, peeled (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse about 1 cup (120g) of fresh rhubarb stalks and chop into small, roughly 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. Place chopped rhubarb in a mixing bowl and sprinkle 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar over it. Gently toss or press to coat evenly. Let sit for about 5 minutes to draw out juices.
  3. Optionally add lemon zest from half a lemon and a small peeled slice of fresh ginger to the bowl.
  4. Pour 1 cup (240ml) apple cider vinegar over the rhubarb and sugar mixture. Stir well until sugar dissolves completely.
  5. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes to infuse flavors, stirring occasionally.
  6. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean jar or bottle, pressing solids gently to extract liquid.
  7. If the shrub tastes too intense, stir in up to 1/2 cup (120ml) filtered water to mellow the flavor.
  8. Refrigerate the shrub for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  9. To serve, mix 2 to 3 tablespoons of shrub syrup with 8 ounces (240ml) sparkling or still water, add ice, and enjoy.

Notes

Use firm, fresh rhubarb stalks for best flavor. Let rhubarb sit with sugar to draw out juices. Use raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar for complexity. Strain carefully for a smooth drink. Adjust sweetness and tartness to taste. Refrigerate shrub syrup up to 2 weeks. Can substitute sugar with maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan/refined sugar-free version.

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