Drinking vinegars, aka shrubs, are concentrated syrups usually made from fruit, sugar, and vinegar. The creation involves a simple preserving method that’s been used for centuries, allowing you to enjoy seasonal fruit flavors as a refreshing beverage, while enhancing the flavor of the ingredients. Plus, the vinegar helps to slow the absorption of the sugar into your blood, preventing a blood sugar spike.
Serve them as mocktails with sparkling water, in an elegant glass, and top with a festive garnish. This holiday-inspired version is a great way to keep your alcohol consumption down during the silly season, while still allowing you to share a toast with friends.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Juice and zest of 1 orange, (save a few strips of rind for garnish)
1/2 cup turbinado sugar (alternately honey or maple syrup)
1 cup apple cider vinegar or champagne vinegar
Sparkling water
Thyme, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
Muddle together the cranberries, ginger, orange zest, and sugar. Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours.
Add the apple cider vinegar and orange juice and muddle together. Transfer to a quart-sized jar or container. Cover and refrigerate for 2 days.
After 2 days, open your jar and muddle again, very well. Strain, using your hands to squeeze out as much of the shrub liquid as possible, before discarding the fruit skins. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge.
To enjoy a shrub mocktail, mix 1 tablespoon of the shrub with 1 cup of sparkling water. Serve over ice, with a sprig of thyme, and top with a floating orange rind.
Makes 20 servings.
NUTRITION FACTS (PER SERVING):
Calories 30
Protein 0 g
Total fat 0 g
Saturated fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbs 7 g
Fiber 0 g
Total sugars 6 g
Added sugars 5 g
Sodium 0 mg
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.
Leandra Rouse
Leandra is a Fitbit coach and culinary nutritionist who has 20 years of experience helping her clients find joy in their health journey. She practices functional fitness as a fitness coach in the Discover section of the Fitbit app, as well as through her in-home personal training business. As a nutritional consultant to chefs, Leandra helps to develop and market wellness products and concepts. Over her career, Leandra has worked extensively with top Bay Area companies such as Fitbit, Airbnb, Asana, Gap, bobbie, Tipsy, and more, to create engaging wellness content and education programs. Leandra lives with her husband and two young girls on the Big Island of Hawaii, and loves the challenge of feeding and moving with her babies.
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