Peach Shrub Cocktail Recipe

The peach shrub cocktail is a refreshing and tangy drink with roots in the colonial era. Shrubs, which are sweetened vinegar-based syrups, were traditionally used to preserve fruit and add zest to beverages. This peach shrub cocktail combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with the tartness of vinegar for a balanced, unique flavor perfect for summer sipping.

Peach Shrub Cocktail Recipe

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Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

4

minutes

Calories

214

kcal

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 60 ml 2 fl oz bourbon

• 30 ml 3 fl oz peach shrub

• 15 ml 1/2 fl oz fresh lemon juice

• Soda water (to top off)

Equipment

• 
  Cocktail Shaker
• 
  Jigger
• 
  Hawthorne strainer
• 
  Rock glass

Instructions

• In a cocktail shaker, combine whiskey (or preferred spirit), peach shrub, and lemon juice. Fill with ice and shake for about 10 seconds until well-chilled.
• Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
• Add a splash of soda water for effervescence, and give it a gentle stir.
• Garnish with a fresh peach slice or a sprig of mint.