Irresistible Cranberry Shrub Recipe in Just 15 Minutes
A tangy and refreshing cranberry shrub, perfect for cocktails or as a non-alcoholic drink mixer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins (plus 24 hrs chilling)
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once cranberries burst, remove from heat and mash lightly.
- Strain the mixture into a clean jar, pressing out the juice.
- Add apple cider vinegar and cinnamon stick if using.
- Seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before using.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Use in cocktails, sparkling water, or as a marinade.
- Adjust sugar to taste if cranberries are too tart.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg