Basil & Blueberry Shrub
If you want to make your drinks as refreshing as possible for summer, turn to this Blueberry Shrub recipe! It’s a tangy preserved fruit syrup made from 4 simple ingredients and is the perfect partner to sunny days and soda water.
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 99kcal
Equipment
- Air Tight Container
- Bottle/Container for Shrub
- Glass for serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Blueberries muddled
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Basil
- 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- Soda water
- Fresh blueberries and basil for serving
Instructions
- Muddle blueberries in a small bowl until they’ve significantly broken down and there are no whole berries left.2 cups Blueberries
- Add granulated sugar and basil leaves, stirring to combine.1 cup Granulated sugar, ¼ cup Basil
- Place mixture in an airtight container and allow the berries to macerate for 24 hours.
- The next day, strain the blueberries through a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth squeezing tightly to release as much juice as possible.
- Add vinegar to the blueberry juice and allow the mixture to chill in the fridge for one week so that the ingredients start to mesh and mellow out together.1 cup Apple cider vinegar
- Serve as desired - I enjoy adding a few tablespoons of my blueberry shrub to soda water, top with fresh blueberries and basil for a refreshing summer beverage!Soda water, Fresh blueberries and basil for serving
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Notes
Frequently asked questions
- What does shrub taste like? Shrub syrup is fruity, tart, and refreshing. It takes on whatever flavor it’s made with (blueberries and basil in this case!) and has a subtle punchy finish from the vinegar.
- Can you use frozen blueberries? Yes. Just make sure they’re fully thawed before you muddle the berries.
- What else can you use to make shrubs? Replicate this recipe with your favorite berry or fruit, or use what’s in season. Elevate the flavors by adding in aromatics, like ginger, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, mint, or citrus zest.
- How long does shrub last? Once it’s ready, the blueberry shrub will last for at least 3 months when stored in a sealed jar in the fridge. Make sure it isn’t bubbling or fermenting as it sits. These are tell-tale signs that the shrub has gone bad.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
