This one isn't a meal, but a drink- specifically, a shrub (which dates back to the 1600s and has been consumed pretty much always since then. It's very refreshing in the summer- it's basically fruit, sugar, and vinegar, cooked into a syrup. The end result can be diluted to desired strength in water (or carbonated water- my favorite), drizzled over ice cream, added to a cocktail, etc.
So, what do you think? Does this sound like a tasty treat or a total pass?
For me, it sounds like a Regency-era berry lemonade-esque bit of sweet-tart deliciousness, and I. Am. Ready.
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I WOULD TRY IT!
ReplyDeleteYou so should! It's delicious and one of my favorite things.
DeleteThat sounds fantastic. I love ACV. Does it taste kinda like kombucha?
ReplyDeleteKinda, but more sweet (and there's no tea, so no caffeine or tanins)
DeleteYep! I would give it a go. I have some frozen berries and apple cider vinegar and sugar... might have to make it sooner rather than later.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Beth!
Enjoy, and let us know how it comes out! :D
DeleteI have never heard of shrub. To me, that would be a bush! 3-4 days of marinating fruit in vinegar sounds a bit dodgy to me, and then waiting weeks for it to brew is something I'm unlikely to try, but it's very interesting :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I think my husband would think I was crazy and would chuck it thinking it was something I forgot about.
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