Brief Summary
This video provides a recipe for making a cranberry rosemary shrub, a vinegar-based mixer perfect for holiday drinks. The process involves blending cranberries, rosemary, and sugar, then combining the mixture with apple cider vinegar. The shrub needs to sit for about a week, with daily shaking, before being strained and used. It can be mixed with soda water or sparkling wine for a festive beverage.
- Blend cranberries, rosemary, and sugar.
- Combine with apple cider vinegar and let sit for a week, shaking daily.
- Strain and mix with soda water or sparkling wine for a holiday drink.
Introduction
The video introduces a recipe to enhance your holiday beverage selection: a cranberry rosemary shrub. This shrub is a vinegar-based mixer that can be used in various ways to create sensational holiday drinks. The main ingredients include cranberries, rosemary, and sugar.
Making the Shrub
To start, blend cranberries, rosemary, and sugar until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a mason jar. Next, add apple cider vinegar to the jar. Seal the jar tightly and shake well to thoroughly combine the ingredients and dissolve the sugar.
Resting and Straining
Write the date on the jar and let it sit at room temperature for about seven days. Shake and turn the jar over every day during this period. If you're in a hurry, you can simmer the mixture on the stove for about 30 minutes and then cool it to room temperature, but the flavor may not be as good. After the resting period, strain the mixture into a bowl, allowing it to drain on its own without forcing it. Then, transfer the strained shrub to a container of your choice.
Serving and Enjoying
The shrub can be used immediately or stored in the fridge indefinitely due to the vinegar's preservative properties. Pair the shrub with soda water and a garnish for a homemade fancy holiday drink. Alternatively, it can be paired with sparkling wine or sparkling tea, depending on your preference.
