Description
Try this wonderful shrub as basis for summer mocktails.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup berries (such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
- 1/2 cup organic sucanat vegan sugar
- 1 cup vinegar (apple cider, white balsamic, rice)
- 1 tablespoon lavender flowers
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix the sugar and vinegar at a low temperature until the sugar has dissolved. Low temp is better for the sugar.
- Clean the berries and place them into the 16 oz washed jar.
- Add the lavender flowers to the jar as well.
- Let the vinegar and sugar mixture come to room temperature and pour over the fruit.
- You can use a fork or muddle to break the berries apart a bit or let them stay whole.
- Seal the jar with a clean lid and let sit in the fridge for several day to a week. Depends on you technique as to how long it will last. Usually at least up to a month.
- If you think of it, you can turn the bottle several times per day while the flavors are mingling.
- You can strain the fruit as you pour it or add the fruit into drinks. If you strain the fruit, it can be used in other dishes or baking.
- Some recipes call for mixing the berries and sugar and then several days later adding the vinegar. I prefer this method for ease and completion in the recipe in one day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
