Strawberry Balsamic Shrub with Rosemary

Description

Fresh strawberries simmered with rosemary and Strawberry White Balsamic to create a bright, lightly sweet shrub syrup that turns sparkling water into an incredibly refreshing summer drink.

Recipe Overview

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Serves: 6–8 drinks

Ingredients

3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup water
⅓ cup Strawberry White Balsamic
2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
1 rosemary sprig
Sparkling water, for serving
Ice, for serving
Optional: sliced strawberries and rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions

• Add strawberries, sugar, and water to a saucepan over medium heat.

• Stir occasionally until the strawberries soften and release their juices, about 5–6 minutes.

• Gently mash the berries with the back of a spoon to release additional flavor.

• Add Strawberry White Balsamic, apple cider vinegar, and rosemary sprig.

• Simmer another 3–4 minutes until fragrant and lightly concentrated.

• Remove from heat and let the rosemary steep in the mixture for 15 minutes.

• Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a glass jar or bottle, pressing lightly on the berries to extract the syrup.

• Refrigerate until fully chilled.

• To serve, fill a glass with ice and add 2–3 tablespoons of shrub syrup.

• Top with sparkling water and stir gently.

• Garnish with fresh strawberries or rosemary if desired.

Chef’s Tip

For the brightest flavor, add a tiny finishing splash of Strawberry White Balsamic directly into the glass right before serving.

Flavor Variations

• Strawberry White Balsamic creates the brightest and freshest strawberry-forward shrub
• 25 Star White Balsamic creates a cleaner classic sweet-tart profile
• Pear White Balsamic creates a softer orchard-fruit variation that pairs beautifully with rosemary
• Add basil or mint for a fresh herbal variation
• Freeze the shrub syrup into ice cubes for sparkling summer drinks