Blueberry Shrub
By: Chris Paulk
Published: Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 11:40pm

Ingredients




4 cups FRESH BLUEBERRIES
2 cups CIDER VINEGAR
2 cups SUGAR (OPTIONAL)
For Serving:
Ice
Cold water or sparkling water

Preparation

1 Place the blueberries in a non- metal container and cover with the Cider vinegar. Place in the refrigerater and let marinate for about 3 days or longer. 2 Pour the marinated blueberries and vinegar into a blender or Vita mix. Puree, then pour through a strainer into a saucepan. 3 Discard any solids that are left. Add sugar (if desired) and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes to dissolve all the sugar. 4 Set aside to cool. 5 Pour the blueberry mixture into a container and chill until ready to use. 6 To assemble drinks: 7 Stir or shake the blueberry mixture well. 8 Add  1/4 cup of the blueberry mixture to a tall glass.  Add ice and about 1 cup chilled water or sparkling water. Garnish with fresh blueberries and mint if desired.

About


You can use any berry in place of the blueberries, and while I am showing the sugar the recipe calls for- use discretion and feel free to add less or none at all!