Food and Recipes Drinks Strawberry Spritzers 5.0 (1) 1 Review Raise a glass to the spring's juiciest fruit. By Anna Theoktisto Anna Theoktisto Anna Theoktisto is a recipe tester and developer who's been working in Dotdash Meredith test kitchens since 2017. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on April 25, 2023 Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 When we say shrub, we aren’t talking about a bush. No, we’re referring to the old-school mixer made from aromatic plants, sugar, and vinegar. Shrubs are used much the same way lemon or lime juice is in a cocktail but they offer a much more complex flavor. In this recipe, we make a shrub using fresh strawberries, apple cider vinegar, and sugar (along with fresh ginger and lemon zest). After a two-day trip to the refrigerator, these ingredients meld to create a tangy and refreshing base for a Strawberry Spritzer. This flavorful non-alcoholic drink is easy to make once the shrub is ready; all you’ll need is ice, seltzer, and a glass. Plus, a few extra berries for garnish. You can always add a splash of tequila or another spirit too, if you wish. Ingredients 3 Tbsp. Strawberry Shrub (recipe below) 1/2-3/4 cup chilled sparkling mineral water (such as Topo Chico) 1 strawberry half, for garnish Directions Pour 3 tablespoons Strawberry Shrub into an ice-filled glass; top with 1/2 to 3/4 cup seltzer water, or desired amount. Garnish with a strawberry half. Strawberry Shrub Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Place 1 qt. fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced), 2 cups unfiltered apple cider vinegar, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2 Tbsp. sliced fresh ginger, and 2 tsp. grated lemon zest in a large bowl or resealable container. Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until flavors have infused, about 2 days. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a 1-qt. glass jar with a lid, discarding solids. Secure lid, and refrigerate shrub for up to 3 months. Active 10 min. - Total 2 days, 10 min. Rate It Print