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Refreshing Strawberry Rhubarb Shrub Spritz with Elderflower and Lime

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A bright and bubbly spritz featuring a homemade strawberry rhubarb shrub syrup, elderflower cordial, and fresh lime, perfect for summer refreshment.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh rhubarb, chopped (about 120g)
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 150g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 ounces shrub syrup
  • 3 ounces sparkling water or club soda, chilled
  • 1 ounce elderflower cordial
  • Juice of ½ lime (about 1 tablespoon)
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh strawberries and lime slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped rhubarb, sliced strawberries, and sugar. Use a muddler or wooden spoon to gently crush the fruit and stir so the sugar starts dissolving. Let sit at room temperature for about 1 hour to macerate and release juices.
  2. Transfer the macerated fruit and all juices to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture is just simmering (about 5 minutes). Avoid boiling hard.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  4. Pour the cooled mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean jar or bottle, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.
  5. Seal and refrigerate the shrub syrup for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  6. To make the spritz, combine 2 ounces shrub syrup, 1 ounce elderflower cordial, and juice of half a lime in a glass. Add ice cubes and top with 3 ounces sparkling water or club soda. Stir gently.
  7. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and a lime wheel if desired. Serve chilled.

Notes

Let the shrub syrup chill overnight for best flavor. Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lime juice as needed. Use honey or agave for a different sweetness. Shake spritz gently in a cocktail shaker for better flavor blending. Substitute elderflower cordial with rose water or orange blossom water if desired.

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Keywords: strawberry rhubarb shrub, elderflower spritz, summer drink, refreshing beverage, homemade shrub syrup, lime spritz, non-alcoholic cocktail

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