concord grape and ginger shrub

shrub recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Concord grapes

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (preferably a raw and organic brand such as Bragg)

• 1 1-inch knob of ginger root, smashed flat with the side of a knife

Instructions:

Rinse grapes and pick them from their stems. Put grapes in a small, lidded pot and heat over medium high, cooking until they burst and release their juice (not long! 5 minutes or so). Remove from the heat and mash the fruit around, then stir in sugar, vinegar, and smashed ginger. Put the lid on and let sit, undisturbed, overnight up to 24 hours. The next day, strain the mixture into a bottle or jar, pressing out all the juice through a sieve. If you find the grape mixture has set you can heat it gently to loosen it up again. Refrigerate the shrub and use it mixed with a little seltzer, or in the cocktail of your choice. It will keep for several months.