Cranberry Shrub

Elevate your beverage game with this tangy and sweet Cranberry Shrub, a versatile concentrate that's perfect as a cocktail mixer or to add a refreshing twist to sparkling water. Bursting with the flavors of fresh cranberries, it’s a modern American beverage that pairs beautifully with your favorite spirits or sodas.

Ingredients

💧 1 cup Water
🍬 1 cup Sugar
🍒 2 cups Cranberries Ocean Spray Organic Cranberries (fresh or frozen)
🍏 1 cup Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions

1- Measure Ingredients:

• Measure 2 cups of cranberries, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of water.

2- Combine and Heat:

• Combine the cranberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan.
• Heat the saucepan on a medium-high setting on your Whirlpool stovetop.

3- Stir and Simmer:

• Stir the mixture to ensure the sugar fully dissolves as it comes to a simmer.
• Maintain a simmer by reducing the heat, cooking for 10 minutes until the cranberries pop open, indicating juice release.

4- Cool and Mash:

• Once simmering time is complete, remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool completely.
• Use a potato masher to further mash the cooled cranberries, extracting more flavorful juice.

5- Strain and Mix:

• Strain the mashed cranberry mixture through a sieve into a measuring cup, pressing out as much liquid as possible.
• Discard the cranberry solids.
• Mix in 1 cup of Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the cranberry juice.

6- Store and Chill:

• Stir thoroughly to combine and pour into a clean glass jar.
• Seal and refrigerate the shrub overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: Several hours (including cooling and chilling)
Servings: 8 (varies depending on usage)
Equipment:

• Saucepan (small)
• Measuring cups (liquid and dry)
• Whisk or Spoon
• Whirlpool Stovetop
• Potato Masher
• Sieve/Strainer
• Ladle
• Clean Storage Container (glass jar)

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure the cranberries are fully cooked to enhance their flavor.
• Organic apple cider vinegar with "the mother" is preferred for a deeper flavor profile.
• Balance the tartness with the right amount of sugar to suit your preference.
• Allow ample chilling time to mellow and develop flavors.

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Cranberry Shrub

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