Ingredients Healthy Fruit Recipes Healthy Berry Recipes Healthy Strawberry Recipes Strawberry Shrub 5.0 (1) 1 Review Shrubs (vinegar-based syrups) add sweetness and tang to cocktails and mocktails. Splash some in ice-cold seltzer to make a mocktail or make a boozy beverage with vodka. By Adam Dolge Adam Dolge Adam Dolge is an award-winning journalist, freelance writer and recipe developer. He is the author and food photographer for the blog The Real Recipes, where he shares recipes inspired by his experience working for food magazines and professional test kitchens. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Active Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs 20 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 1 cups Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Appropriate Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Shrub 1 cup strawberries, halved 1 cup sugar 1 cup cider vinegar 1 (1 inch) strip lemon zest Mocktail 2 strawberries 2 fresh basil leaves 1 (1-inch) strip lemon zest ¾ ounce Strawberry Shrub 3 ice cubes 5 ounces cold plain seltzer Cocktail 2 strawberries 2 fresh bail leaves 1 (1-inch) strip lemon zest 1 ½ ounces vodka ¾ ounces Strawberry Shrub ¼ ounces Campari 3 ice cubes, plus more for serving 2 ounces cold plain seltzer Directions To prepare the shrub: Combine strawberries, sugar, vinegar and lemon zest in a medium nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and let stand for 20 minutes. Strain into an airtight heatproof container. Refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours. To prepare the mocktail: Muddle strawberries, basil and lemon zest in a cocktail shaker or pint jar with a tight-fitting lid until mashed and fragrant. Add Shrub and ice. Cover and shake until cold, about 30 seconds. Strain into a champagne flute and top with seltzer. To prepare the cocktail: Muddle strawberries, basil and lemon zest in a cocktail shaker or pint jar with a tight-fitting lid until mashed and fragrant. Add vodka, Shrub, Campari and ice. Cover and shake until cold, about 30 seconds. Strain into a glass of ice and top with seltzer. Make ahead Shrub can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, June 2019 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 52 Calories 13g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Serving Size 1 1/2 Tbsp. Calories 52 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 13g Added Sugars 13g 26% Protein 0g 0% Vitamin A 1IU 0% Vitamin C 6mg 6% Folate 2mcg 1% Sodium 0mg 0% Calcium 2mg 0% Iron 0mg 1% Magnesium 1mg 0% Potassium 15mg 0% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved