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Apple Cider Shrub Mocktail Recipe

This Apple Cider Shrub Mocktail is the only drink you need this holiday season! It's tangy, fruity, and great for non-alcoholic & boozy options.

Prep Time
5 mins
Rest Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 5 mins
Servings: 8 servings, 1 oz of shrub per cocktail (2 Tbsp)
Calories: 39 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Shrub Ingredients
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar $0.08
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar $0.14
  • ¼ cup apple cider* $0.11
  • 1 small apple, sliced (or ½ a large apple), to fill the jar to the top $0.62
(Optional) To Make Two Mocktails, You'll Need:
  • 1 can sparkling water** $0.48
  • fresh rosemary, for garnish*** $0.22

Instructions

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  1. To make the shrub, add granulated sugar to a small, sterilized 6 oz mason jar.
  2. Then, pour apple cider vinegar on top.
  3. Finally, pour in the apple cider (or apple juice). You can stop here and skip to step 5 if you don't have any fresh apples on hand.
  4. If using, add thinly sliced apples to the jar until it's full, but not overflowing. The marinated apples add flavor but also make a nice garnish!
  5. Screw the lid on and shake until the sugar dissolves.
  6. Let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
  7. To make two apple mocktails, add 1 oz prepared apple shrub to each glass over ice. Top them off with soda water and garnish with fresh rosemary (or your garnish of choice!).

Notes

  • *Apple juice also works great.
  • **One 8oz can of soda water will yield 2 cocktails.
  • ***Other tasty garnishing options include fresh mint, sage, slices of fresh citrus, sugared cranberries, or a brown sugar rim!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1oz (shrub only) Calories 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Fiber 0.5g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings, 1 oz of shrub per cocktail (2 Tbsp)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39

% Daily Value*

Serving 1oz (shrub only)
Calories 39kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Fiber 0.5g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.