Elderberry Shrub
Ingredients
Instructions
- Wash and dry the elderberries, place them in a pint-size jar or non-reactive bowl, and lightly crush using a fork or potato masher.
- Add vinegar and stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, occasionally shaking the jar or stirring the contents of the bowl.
- Give the mixture a good shake or stir and then strain using a fine-mesh strainer and/or cheesecloth.
- Discard the solids.
- Measure the liquid.
- For every cup of liquid, use 1 cup of sugar.
- Combine liquid and sugar in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Boil for 5 minutes and remove from heat.
- Let cool; bottle, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks (the longer it steeps, the more mellow the flavor).
- To serve, mix with sparking water. Start with 1 part shrub to 6 parts sparkling water and adjust to taste. The syrup may also be mixed with plain water or used in cocktails.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
29
kcal
1% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Keto-friendly
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).