Recipe - Tart Apple Shrub

Drinks & Cocktails | Holidays

Tart Apple Shrub

Start your Labor Day festivities off with a preview of fall’s flavors. There are teetoatler and spiked versions.

2 Granny Smith apples, shredded
2/3 cup Galateo & Friends Apple Cider Vinegar Galateo & Friends Apple Cider Vinegar
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
1 quart of Seltzer
Optional Garnishes
Apple slices
Sprig of fresh rosemary
Cinnamon stick

Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 2

Put the apples shreds in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Blend vinegar, sugar and ginger and pour over the apples. Cover. Refrigerate 4- 5 days.
Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bottle, discarding apple shreds. (Strained syrup will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks, covered tightly).
Mix 1 part syrup and 4 parts seltzer or soda water for a refreshing beverage, OR 1 part vodka or rum to 2 parts syrup and 8 parts seltzer for cocktails.
Garnish with rosemary, cinnamon stick and an apple slice.