Pineapple Ginger Shrub | A Drinking Vinegar
Pineapple ginger shrub is a great combination of sweet and spice, and a refreshing one to boot! This particular drinking vinegar is a reminder of relaxed summer days and the sun on your face.
An old fashioned drinking vinegar is made utilizing fresh fruit and vinegar. However, an amazing shrub is made with the combination of fruits, vinegar, and a combination of herbs and spices.
Is it delicious? Absolutely.
Homemade Adult Beverages
‘Tis the season! There nothing better than preserving and making your own adult concoctions. First, it’s fun. Second, it’s delicious. And third, these items make amazing gifts and hold great bartering leverage.
How to create a recipe for drinking vinegars, or shrubs, is left to the imagination. The primary ingredients for making this beverage is fruit, sugar, and vinegar. However, the flavor can be enhanced by adding herbs, spices, altering the type of sugar and vinegar used.
In short, make whatever combination your little heart desires. Those who love consuming shrubs make them throughout the year, utilizing whatever fruit is currently in season.
Other amazing drinking vinegar flavors:
In addition to making shrubs try your hand at these seasonal homemade beverages:
- Homemade Apple Pie Moonshine
- Homemade Irish Cream Liquor
- Raspberry Cordial – An Adult Cocktail
- Homemade Cinnamon Whiskey
Experiment a Little
It was mentioned earlier to experiment when creating shrub recipes. This begins with selecting the right sugar and vinegar for the job.
The choice of sweeteners can vary, and selecting which one is truly up to you.
- Organic Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Maple Syrup
- Honey
Next, select which type of vinegar to use.
- Raw Apple Cider
- White Wine
- Red Wine
Choosing the right pairing of herbs and spices will depend on the type of fruit being used and your preferred tastes of the final product.
Pineapple Ginger Shrub
In addition to the ingredients mentioned, pineapple mint or lemon balm will compliment the pineapple and ginger nicely.
- 1 whole fresh Pineapple, remove outer layer and core, cut into small pieces
- 1 4 inch fresh Ginger Root, washed and sliced into thin strips
- 3 cups Organic Granulated Sugar
- 3 cups Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
Equipment
- 1 gallon Glass Jar
- Wooden Spoon or Silicon Spatula for Stirring
- Jar Funnel
- Swing Top Bottle or Quart size Mason jar for bottling
Instructions
- Begin by removing the outer peel and core of the pineapple. Cut pineapple into small pieces and add to 1-gallon glass jar. Next, roughly slice washed ginger root and add to jar.
- Muddle the contents within the Mason jar, releasing the natural juices of the pineapple.
- Add the organic granulate sugar to the jar and stir well. Place the jar into the refrigerator for 3 day, making sure to gently shake the jar a few times a day to help the sugar dissolve.
- The last step is to add the raw apple cider vinegar to the pineapple syrup, making sure to stir the mixture well. Return the drinking vinegar to the refrigerator and allow to sit for an additional 5 days.
- Once the desired taste has been achieved, strain the pineapple and ginger into a clean swing top bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Notes
- An Adult Cocktail – mix 1 to 4 tablespoons of the pineapple ginger shrub to a glass. Next add vodka to your liking, top with ginger beer or club soda.
- A Virgin Beverage – mix 1 to 4 tablespoon of the shrub mixture with sparkling water or ginger beer, serve over ice.
- Reserve the pineapple and ginger. Utilize this yummy combination to make an Hawaiian teriyaki sauce.
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Pineapple Ginger Shrub
Pineapple ginger shrub is a great combination of sweet and spice, and a refreshing one to boot! This particular drinking vinegar is a reminder of relaxed summer days and the sun on your face.
Ingredients
- 1 whole fresh pineapple, remove outer layer and core, cut into small pieces
- 1 4 inch fresh ginger root, washed and sliced into thin strips
- 3 cups organic granulated sugar
- 3 cups raw apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Begin by removing the outer peel and core of the pineapple, Cut pineapple into small pieces and add to 1-gallon Mason jar. Next, roughly slice washed ginger root and add to jar.
- Muddle the contents within the Mason jar, releasing the natural juices of the pineapple.
- Add the organic granulate sugar to the jar and stir well. Place the jar into the refrigerator for 3 day, making sure to gently shake the jar a few times a day to help the sugar dissolve.
- After the 3rd day, add the raw apple cider vinegar to the pineapple syrup, making sure to stir the mixture well. Return the drinking vinegar to the refrigerator and allow to sit for an additional 5 to 7 days. During this time, gently shake the mixture well.
- Once the desired taste has been achieved, strain the pineapple and ginger from the liquid using a sieve and stainless steel bottle funnel. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Notes
An Adult Cocktail - mix 1 to 4 tablespoons of the pineapple ginger shrub to a glass. Next add vodka to your liking, and top with ginger beer or club soda.
A Virgin Beverage - mix 1 to 4 tablespoon of the shrub mixture with sparkling water or ginger beer, serve over ice.
Reserve the pineapple and ginger to be used when making homemade teriyaki sauce.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
32 ouncesServing Size:
1 ounceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 80Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 0gSugar: 19gProtein: 0g
This pineapple ginger shrub recipe is a great way to get into making shrubs. The options for how the can be consumed is endless, and the flavor? Incredible and enjoyable.
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