Step 1
In a large pot, combine water, the Redpath Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar, and strips of orange zest. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar into a simple syrup. Reduce heat to medium and simmer; 2 minutes.
Step 2
Add the halved raspberries and gooseberries into the simple syrup. With the back of a wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula, gently mash berries against the side of the pot to release flavour and juices. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cover pot to allow flavours to infuse; 20 minutes.
Step 3
Strain the cooled berry mixture into a large bowl through a fine-mesh sieve or a sieve lined with cheesecloth. Gently press fruit to extract as much juice as possible. Discard orange zest. Keep berries for other uses.
Step 4
Add in the apple cider vinegar to the liquid, stirring to combine thoroughly. Pour finished shrub in sterilized Mason jars or bottles. Keep refrigerated.
*Berries do not need to be perfect; overripe berries are ok to use.
*Strips of lemon or lime zest can be substituted for the orange zest.
*The strained berries can be used as toppings for ice cream, overnight oats, or stirred into yogurt.
*White or red wine vinegar can be used in place of the apple cider vinegar.
*Use ¼ cup (60 ml) shrub to approximately 1 cup (250 ml) desired liquid (sparkling or seltzer water, ginger ale, sparkling wine, or even lemonade)
*Shrub can also be used in cocktails.
