Grapefruit-Infused Balsamic Shrub
What’s a shrub? It’s a vinegar-based drink made by soaking fruit in drinking vinegar for a couple days, straining and mixing it with something fizzy, such as club soda or sparking water, and maybe a little simple syrup. However, using Sigona’s infused balsamics makes the process less of a waiting game!
Our balsamics are already full of flavor so the process takes minutes instead of days. Stirring in liquor is up to the individual (we recommend vodka or gin).
You can make a shrub with any of our infused balsamics! Our red cherry balsamic or our key lime balsamic would be a good choice!
Grapefruit-Infused Balsamic Shrub
What’s a shrub? It’s a vinegar-based drink made by soaking fruit in drinking vinegar for a couple days, straining and mixing it with something fizzy, such as club soda or sparking water, and maybe a little simple syrup. However, using Sigona’s infused balsamics makes the process less of a waiting game! Our balsamics are already full of flavor so the process takes minutes instead of days. Stirring in liquor is up to the individual (we recommend vodka or gin). This makes enough shrub base to serve 2.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 Sigona’s grapefruit white balsamic 6 tablespoons (see below)
- Half a pink grapefruit sliced into supremes* (save the rest for garnish)
- Simple syrup to taste**
- Ice
- Club soda or sparkling water as needed
- Garnishes: rosemary sprigs grapefruit slices
- Optional: Add liquor as desired such as vodka or gin
Instructions
- Add the balsamic to a bowl or medium glass measuring pitcher.
- *To supreme citrus: Cut the top and bottom off the fruit. Slice the peel from the fruit, top to bottom, getting as close to the flesh as possible. Once the peel is removed, slice any remaining pieces of white pith from the fruit so no white remains. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, slice closely along the sides of each membrane to neatly remove the citrus segments in between.
- Add the grapefruit supremes to the balsamic and use a muddler to lightly mash them for a few seconds. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes then strain; discard the muddled fruit.
- To concoct the drink, add ice to an 8 oz. glass. Add 1 jigger (9 tsp) of the balsamic, the simple syrup if using (start with 1/2 tsp) and top with club soda. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a half-slice of grapefruit.
- **To make simple syrup: Combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool to room temperature or chill in the fridge before using.
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Notes
Find Sigona’s Fresh Press and infused olive oils and balsamics, such as our grapefruit white balsamic, in our markets and online at www.sigonas.com.
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