Celebrate grape season by making a Grape Shrub drink! This grape-apple cider vinegar drink recipe involves homemade grape drinking vinegar that’s beautifully balanced between sweet and tart. This is one of the best mocktails around!
Make the Grape Shrub
1 Wash the grapes thoroughly and remove from stem.
2 Transfer the grapes into a [adjustable]32[/adjustable] oz. mason jar. Alternately, this could be done in a bowl, and the grapes can be transferred to the mason jar after the next step.
3 Using a cocktail muddler or a potato masher, smash the grapes until all are crushed.
4 Measure in the [adjustable]1 ¼ [/adjustable]cups sugar, and stir until combined.
5 Cover the mason jar, and store at room temperature for 24-36 hours, shaking occasionally to mix the ingredients until the grapes are soupy and macerated.
6 Once macerated, strain the liquid from the grape seeds, skins and pulp. There should be [adjustable]1 ½[/adjustable] cups of the grape syrup when strained.
7 Pour the cup of apple cider vinegar into the grape syrup, and stir until combined.
8 Transfer back to the mason jar or another airtight container, and transfer to the fridge to chill. You can also leave your shrub mixture at room temperature in a cool, dry place because the sugar and vinegar should preserve the fruit.
Make a Shrub Mocktail
10 Pour an ounce of the shrub over ice.
11 Top with [adjustable]6[/adjustable] oz. of the Sprouts Lemon Italian Soda and stir. The recipe can be doubled if you have a bigger glass!
12 Garnish with grapes and lime or lemon wedges, and enjoy.
