Strawberry Balsamic Rosemary Shrub

Prep Time: 10 mins  | Cook Time: 12 mins | Course: Drink | Yield: quart 

Strawberry and rosemary balsamic shrub drink mix. This is a delicious mix to have on hand for a quick fruity bubbly drink. Just add club soda and ice, or with prosecco or as a cocktail. Shrub will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator. Inspired by Carissa at Domestic Dreamboat https://domesticdreamboat.com/strawberry-shrub/ and

Laura at A Beautiful Plate https://www.abeautifulplate.com/strawberry-shrub-cocktail/ 

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

2 cups strawberries, hulled

1 rosemary sprig

1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

15 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

In a medium sized saucepan, melt sugar and water together over medium low heat. Stir in strawberries and rosemary; cook for about 10 minutes, the berries will begin to lose their color, soften and become fragrant. Take off the heat, measure the balsamic vinegar into a one cup glass measurer. Fill the rest of the way to the one cup mark with apple cider vinegar. Stir into the saucepan. Pour into a blender (removing the rosemary) and puree. Strain with a fine sieve to remove the seeds, then allow to chill in the refrigerator. Will keep for several weeks in the fridge. Serve with ice and club soda or in a flute with prosecco or your favorite bubbly or as a cocktail, suggested below.

1-2 shots strawberry shrub mix

1 shot vodka, gin or other favorite alcohol

Ice

Club soda

In an old fashioned cocktail glass, add the shrub and vodka (or other) over ice. Top off with club soda and stir.