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Hibiscus & Ginger Drinking Shrub

A tart hibiscus vinegar syrup for sodas, mocktails and bright cocktails.

25 minutes · Makes about 1 cup

Styled illustrative photograph of Hibiscus & Ginger Drinking Shrub
WHAT YOU NEED

Ingredients

  • ½ cup brewed concentrated hibiscus tea
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sliced fresh ginger
LET’S MAKE IT

Instructions

  1. Brew a strong hibiscus tea using culinary dried hibiscus petals and strain.
  2. Simmer the tea with sugar and ginger for 5 minutes.
  3. Cool completely, strain out ginger, then stir in apple cider vinegar.
  4. Refrigerate and use within 1 week; add ½–1 oz to sparkling water.