This post originated from Heidi Eleftheriou of Heidi’s Raspberry Farm
Raspberry Shrub Summer Soda
Looking for a great, easy way to enjoy your U-Pick berries all summer long? Dive in to the world of shrubbing! Learn how to make a shrub and enjoy your blackberry and raspberry shrubs in a summer soda or cocktail to keep you cool all summer long! Don’t forget to send Heidi photos of your creations for her to share on social media!
Shrub Ingredients:
- 2 six-ounce raspberries
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups white vinegar or balsamic vinegar (we experimented with both!)
Preparation:
- Combine raspberries and sugar in a glass bowl or lidded container. Stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2-5 days. Use a fine mesh sieve and strain out all raspberry solids. Discard solids.
- Mix raspberry mixture with vinegar and stir well. Transfer to a 1 quart mason jar and keep refrigerated.
Soda Ingredients:
- Ice to fill a glass
- 2 tablespoons raspberry shrub vinegar (see recipe below)
- 12-16 ounces sparkling water
- A few sprigs of fresh mint
- 4-6 fresh raspberries optional garnish
Preparation:
Fill glass with ice, pour raspberry vinegar over the ice cubes and fill the glass with the sparkling water. Stir, and top with the mint and raspberries. Enjoy!
