Black Currant Drinking Vinegar (Printable)

Tangy-sweet drinking vinegar crafted from ripe black currants, perfect for mixing into beverages or enjoying with sparkling water.

# What Goes In:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup (150 g) fresh or frozen black currants, rinsed and stemmed

→ Sugar

02 - 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

→ Vinegar

03 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar

# How to Make It:

01 - In a bowl or jar, combine black currants and sugar. Stir well, lightly mashing the berries to release juices.
02 - Cover and refrigerate for 24–48 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the fruit juices are released.
03 - Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.
04 - Pour the fruit syrup into a clean jar. Add the vinegar and stir to combine.
05 - Seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before using, allowing flavors to meld.
06 - Mix 1–2 tablespoons shrub with still or sparkling water, or use as a cocktail mixer. Adjust to taste.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Intense, vibrant fruit flavor that elevates any beverage.
  • Versatile usage as a mixer for cocktails, sodas, or sparkling water.
  • Simple preparation with just three ingredients.
  • Vegan and gluten-free dietary profile.
02 -
  • Store the shrub refrigerated for up to 3 months for long-term enjoyment.
  • Ensure the vinegar is gluten-free if you are highly sensitive to gluten.
  • Macerating for the full 48 hours results in a more intense fruit concentration.
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