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    Modified: Dec 15, 2022 · Published: Jul 31, 2021 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Blackberry Shrub Recipe

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    This sweet tart Blackberry Shrub Recipe is a great addition to a mocktail with club soda or a cocktail.

    Blackberry Shrub with club soda in wine glass.

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    If you like the sweet tart flavor of kombucha, I think you will like this sweet, tart fruity Blackberry Shrub Recipe. Serve it with club soda or add it to a cocktail or mocktail for a refreshing drink.

    I have been adding mine to homemade kombucha. It's fun to try different fruit flavors. Fresh strawberries or blueberries also taste great.

    If you need to use up some fruit, a shrub is the way to go. They last for months in the fridge, so you can enjoy them in your own time frame.

    This shrub has blackberries, but you could use any berries you wish. Another shrub recipe to try is my Homemade Cherry Shrub recipe.

    Other summer drinks are my Coconut Lemonade recipe and Homemade Lemon Lime Soda.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • What is a Shrub?
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • How to Use a Shrub
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🥃 Other Shrub Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • This drinking vinegar is sweet, tangy, and refreshing.
    • Made using the cold-process method, it's an easy recipe with simple ingredients.
    • You can use fresh or frozen blackberries.
    • It lasts a long time, so it's perfect for surprise guests.

    What is a Shrub?

    A shrub is a concentrated syrup that is made with a combination of fruit, sugar, and vinegar. The syrup can be added to mixed drinks or club soda.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Shrub ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Blackberries: I used fresh blackberries. You could use either fresh or frozen blackberries.
    • Sugar: I used organic cane sugar. Sugar is a key ingredient in a shrub. You could also use coconut sugar.
    • Vinegar: I used red wine vinegar but you could also use rice vinegar, white wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, or apple cider vinegar.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Fresh herbs: thyme, mint, lavender, basil
    • Spices: cinnamon, black pepper, ginger, nutmeg, clove, allspice,
    • Other fresh fruit
    • Lemon juice and lemon zest or lime juice and lime zest
    • Vanilla bean

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    🔪 Instructions

    Large bowl with sugar and blackberries.

    Step 1: Add blackberries and sugar into a large mixing bowl.

    Smushed blackberries and sugar in a mixing bowl.

    Step 2: Muddle blackberries or mash with a fork or the back of a spoon.

    Berry mixture after it has sat 24 hours.

    Step 3: Let it sit in the fridge for 24 hours. You can let it sit for up to 3 days.

    Blackberries being strained in a fine mesh strainer into a bowl

    Step 4: Strain blackberries into a fine mesh strainer over a bowl.

    Strained blackberry mixture combined with vinegar in a bowl.

    Step 5: Add vinegar. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Store in a clean jar in the refrigerator.

    Use right away in a shrub cocktail, or wait a week or two and the flavors will meld together and mellow more.

    How to Use a Shrub

    Mix a tablespoon to a few tablespoonfuls of this blackberry shrub with club soda, mineral water, soda water, lemonade, or mixed with your favorite liquor. You can also add it to homemade kombucha or salad dressing.

    🥡 Storage

    This blackberry shrub recipe will last for 6 months in a large glass mason jar or airtight container in the fridge.

    Blackberry Shrub with club soda in a glass with ice cubes. Shrub in a bottle next to it.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What is a shrub in a drink?

    A fruit shrub is a concentrated syrup that is made with a combination of fresh fruit, sugar, and vinegar. The fruit syrup can be added to mixed drinks or carbonated water.

    What does a shrub taste like?

    This blackberry shrub is sweet and tangy.

    🥃 Other Shrub Recipes

    • Blueberry Shrub
      Homemade Blueberry Shrub Syrup Recipe
    • Mixed Berry Shrub
      Mixed Berry Shrub
    • Raspberry Shrub
      Raspberry Shrub
    • Strawberry Shrub
      Strawberry Shrub

    If you tried this Blackberry Shrub Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    If you need an alternative to soda for parties, this Blackberry Shrub makes a great addition to a mocktail!

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    Blackberry Shrub Recipe

    This sweet tart Blackberry Shrub Recipe is a great addition to a mocktail with club soda or a cocktail.
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
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    Total Time 1 day day 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 8 (makes 1 cup)
    Calories 55kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup blackberries
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ cup red wine vinegar

    Instructions

    • Mash blackberries with sugar. Let sit 24 hours in the fridge. You can let it sit up to 3 days.
    • Strain the blackberry mixture. Add red wine vinegar. Whisk to combine until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a jar and store in the fridge.

    Notes

    To use: pour a splash to several tablespoons in an 8 oz. glass and top with club soda, or use in a mixed drink.
    This shrub recipe will last for about 6 months in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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