Easy Blackberry Shrub

This Blackberry Shrub is a tangy, fruit-forward cocktail concentrate. It's a tangy, sweet syrup, perfect for quick cocktails and mocktails.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Resting Time 1

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 56

Author Elizabeth

200 Grams Organic White Sugar
200 Grams Fresh Blackberries
200 Grams Water for hot process only; omit if doing cold process
150-200 Grams Apple Cider Vinegar to taste - start with the lower amount and add more as desired

Add the sugar, water, and blackberries to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and let cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar. Let cool for at least 10-15 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh strainer. Taste and add more vinegar to your preference.
Serve 1-2 ounces of shrub as a mocktail topped with club soda and a garnish of fresh mint.

Mix the sugar and blackberries in a medium bowl or large mason jar, mashing the berries slightly as you mix.
Cover with a towel and let sit for 24 hours.
Strain and discard the berries. Then mix in the vinegar. Taste and add more vinegar to your preference.
Serve 1-2 ounces of shrub as a mocktail topped with club soda and a garnish of fresh mint.

Hot Process Yield: 2 cups / 450ml
Cold Process Yield: 1 ¾ cups / 400ml

Nutrition Facts calculated for a mocktail using 1 ounce of blackberry shrub.