Best Raspberry Thyme Shrub Recipes

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BLACKBERRY SHRUB



Blackberry Shrub image

Making a shrub recipe is a creative way to use up extra fruit all the way through Labor Day. We were inspired by sampling the house-made shrubs at a restaurant in California. They are as colorful and refreshing as summer drinks should be. —Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, crushed
1 cinnamon stick (about 3 inches)
1 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
SERVING SUGGESTION:
Optional: Ice cubes, sparkling water and fresh blackberries

Steps:

  • Place fruit and cinnamon stick in a sterilized pint jar. Bring vinegar just to a boil; pour over fruit, leaving ¼-in. headspace. Center lid on jar; screw on band until fingertip tight. Refrigerate for 1 week., Strain vinegar mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into another sterilized pint jar. Press solids to extract juice; discard remaining fruit., Bring sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly. Stir into vinegar mixture; shake well. Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. , To serve, drink 1-2 tablespoons or add to a glass of ice, top with sparkling water and garnish with fresh blackberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

RASPBERRY THYME SHRUB



RASPBERRY THYME SHRUB image

Categories     Fruit     Appetizer     Marinate     Quick & Easy     Edible Gift     Drink

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups raspberries (about 10 ounces)
1 cup sugar
8 sprigs thyme
1 cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, combine the raspberries and sugar, using your hands to crush the raspberries until completely broken down. Cover and store in the refrigerator to macerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days. 2. Combine the thyme and vinegar in a small nonreactive bowl and store in a cool, dark place for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days. 3. Using a rubber spatula, press down on the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl. Discard the solids. Strain the vinegar through the same sieve. Discard the thyme. 4. Pour the syrup and vinegar mixture into a Mason jar and store in the refrigerator for a week before serving. Serve the shrub with soda water or make a cocktail with gin and garnish with a lemon wedge.

RAW RASPBERRY SHRUB



Raw raspberry shrub image

A cordial-like drink made from fruit, vinegar and sugar with sweet and sharp notes - an elegant mocktail to share with friends

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Drink

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

300g raspberries
50g raw honey (see tip)
75ml raw apple cider vinegar (see tip)
½ small pack mint , leaves only
750ml bottle sparkling water
ice

Steps:

  • Put half the raspberries in a large bowl and lightly crush some of them with a muddler or a potato masher. Pour over the honey, stir well, cover and leave in the fridge overnight.
  • The following day, stir in the vinegar, then tip the mixture into a sieve over a large jug and press through using the back of a spoon.
  • Add the remaining raspberries, the mint leaves, sparkling water and ice. Stir gently to combine, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein

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