Cherry Lavender Shrub

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 3 cups Cherries, pitted and halved
 1 cup Raw Cane Sugar (can use up to 3 cups)
 3 cups Raw Unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar
 1 tablespoon dried Culinary Lavender Buds

*Most shrub recipes are a 1:1:1 ratio (fruit, sugar, vinegar). However, I tend to use a little less sugar and it turns out great. You can experiment and see what you like.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1

In a large bowl, combine pitted and halved cherries with raw cane sugar.

2

Muddle the mixture until the cherries release their juices and the sugar is well mixed.

3

Transfer the muddled mixture to a large airtight glass container.

4

Add dried lavender buds and pour in the raw unpasteurized apple cider vinegar.

5

Seal the container and let the mixture ferment at room temperature for 2-4 days, releasing any gas as needed.

6

Strain the shrub through a cheesecloth, extracting all the syrup.

7

Transfer the cherry lavender shrub syrup to clean jars or bottles for storage

8

Keep the shrub refrigerated; it should remain flavorful for 2-4 months.

TO SERVE:

  •  Pour a few ounces of the cherry lavender shrub into a glass.
  •  Mix with sparkling water to your liking, aiming for about 1 part shrub to 4 parts sparkling water.
  • Add ice, stir gently, and enjoy the juicy and minty combination!

 

Ingredients

 3 cups Cherries, pitted and halved
 1 cup Raw Cane Sugar (can use up to 3 cups)
 3 cups Raw Unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar
 1 tablespoon dried Culinary Lavender Buds

Directions

INSTRUCTIONS:
1

In a large bowl, combine pitted and halved cherries with raw cane sugar.

2

Muddle the mixture until the cherries release their juices and the sugar is well mixed.

3

Transfer the muddled mixture to a large airtight glass container.

4

Add dried lavender buds and pour in the raw unpasteurized apple cider vinegar.

5

Seal the container and let the mixture ferment at room temperature for 2-4 days, releasing any gas as needed.

6

Strain the shrub through a cheesecloth, extracting all the syrup.

7

Transfer the cherry lavender shrub syrup to clean jars or bottles for storage

8

Keep the shrub refrigerated; it should remain flavorful for 2-4 months.

Notes

Cherry Lavender Shrub