Ways to use your Shrub Syrup

Shrubs and what to do started this year. Two years ago I purchased a book called Shrubs by Michael Dietsch which helped me go deeper into Shrub history and recipes. This post is going to focus on ways to use your shrubs. I think Shrubs are the most under used unknown drink syrups we know or should I say do not know. Well if you are reading this than you have started to enjoy these as much as myself.

Here are a few ways suggestion on how to use these delicious mixers.

What is a Shrub? 

A vinegar based syrup. Back in the day they use to call it Drinking Vinegars. 

They are a vinegar based syrup used in drinks and many kitchen recipes. The word "shrub" is derived from the Arabic word sharbah which means "a drink" Most popular during the colonial times in America. They have come a long way.

In drink terms a shrub is a concentrated syrup that combines fruit, sugar and vinegar. Some shrubs incorporate herbs for different and distinct flavors. Shrubs make a sweet, acidic mixer that con be enjoyed in mixed drinks, sparkling water and a variety of recipes.

Shrub Suggestions:

• Splash it into your favorite sparkling water, seltzer and/or tonic. Now as you know these mixtures are made with vinegar which just adds to the tart and delicious flavors of all of them. It will take your sparkling water to the next level. 
• Use it for your mixed drinks at the next party you have. It is wonderful to add to any drink with your favorite spirits. To do this you want to add per glass one part shrub to two parts spirits (alcohol) Put this into a shaker and shake, strain and drink. You will be invited to many parties where they want you as their bartender. 
• Cooking and Roasting when you are roasting any meat, fish or vegetable the drizzle is the way to go. Remember a drizzle goes a long way and you can always add more but you can't remove once added. 
• Make a nice vinaigrette for your veggies and salads. In your homemade vinaigrette dressing just add the shrub in replacement of the vinegar. This will give the dressing a mild sweet taste. 
• Make a nice marinade for BBQ  just  use a marinating vessel with chicken or fish to marinate for at least one hour. Just combine equal parts of shrub and olive oil. Shake and BBQ.
• Let us talk Vanilla Ice Cream add any of your favorite flavor shrub it can be used as a syrup to flavor your ice cream. 
• Protein drinks you can pour a couple of tablespoons of shrub into your morning protein drink to add the healthy benefits of vinegar to your diet.