Shrubs Syrup (for Cocktails or non-alcoholic)

I recently came across Shrubs when I was looking at a small shop in Bernal Heights and was really interested how it taste like but it was slightly expensive as it was like 15 dollars for a small bottle so decided to check how to do it myself.

I came across a recipe in the website and I've copied it here but giving credit to the one who posted it. I did a bit of re-adjustment as I use the hot method but I still left the fruit in the Jar so it can soak better in the jar.

Here is the Shrub in a Jar as well as the cocktail that I made from it :)  I just added 1 part Tequila (Gin or whatever you want) + 1 part shrub + 5 parts soda water and mix it with ice.

Cocktail Mix

1 part Tequila (Gin or whatever you want)
1 part shrub
5 parts soda water
mix it with ice.

Making Shrubs:

https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-a-shrub-759919

The first step is to choose at least one ingredient from each of the following categories to create your custom shrub:

• Sugar: As with simple syrup, you can experiment with the type of sugar you use. One may work better with a particular fruit-vinegar combination than others. White granulated sugar is perfectly fine to use, though some shrub makers prefer raw sugars like turbinado or demerara, or even regular brown sugar.

• Vinegar: The majority of the time, you will see shrubs made with red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Some will use balsamic vinegar. While distilled white vinegar is fine, the extra flavors of the other options are preferred.

• Fruit: Berries are a favorite shrub fruit, though almost any fruit can be used. Apples, figs, pears, plums, and even cucumbers or rhubarb are good options as well.

Hot Method

1. Heat equal parts of sugar and vinegar on the stove, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved. (Adjust the ratio to taste.)

1. Add fruit and any herbs or spices and simmer to release the juices and flavors into the syrup.

1. Cool the mixture.

1. Strain out any solids through a double layer of cheesecloth. *** I skipped this part and added the fruit in the jar as well ***

1. Bottle into a clean glass jar and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for two to four days. More sugar or vinegar can be added to taste.

Cold Method

1. Use one part each fruit and vinegar and add them to a jar with a tight-fitting lid.

1. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds and then allow it to infuse at room temperature for about a week. Give it a good shake once a day.

1. Strain out the solids through a double layer of cheesecloth and pour into a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.

1. Add one part sugar and shake until it is completely dissolved.

1. Refrigerate for about one week (more or less time to taste). More sugar or vinegar can be added to taste.

The hot method is the most popular way to make a shrub and it is very easy. Some people prefer to begin by making a simple syrup of water and sugar. They will then add the vinegar after cooling and just before bottling.