Cherry shrub drink
YIELD
~500-600ML
PREP TIME
00:35
COOKING TIME
00:35
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 500g cherries, stems removed
- 1 cupwhite wine vinegar
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1 vanilla bean, sliced open lengthwise
METHOD
- Bring sugar and water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve sugar, then add cherries, vinegar, thyme and vanilla. Simmer for 15 minutes, until the liquid turns cherry red, take off the heat and let cool.
- Strain (keeping the fruit to serve in glasses or over muesli, yoghurt, or ice cream), then pour liquid into a jug.
- Serve over ice with soda water, in a cocktail, or paired with your favourite spirit. Add in the reserved cherries, thyme and vanilla pods for extra flair (optional). Store cherry shrub in the fridge.
