BLUEBERRY-BOURBON SHRUB

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This drink starts with a simple shrub--a tart, fruity liquid you make ahead and can also sip straight up or with seltzer.

Provided by Juliana Hale

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Whiskey Drinks Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup white sugar
1 cup red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
ice cubes
1 ½ fluid ounces bourbon
3 fluid ounces ginger beer
blueberries
lime wedge

Steps:

  • Puree blueberries, sugar, and red wine vinegar in a blender. Add peppercorns. Chill shrub, covered, 4 hours to 2 days. Strain.
  • In a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice, combine 2 fluid ounces blueberry shrub and bourbon. Shake until very cold.
  • Strain into an ice-filled pint glass. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with additional blueberries or a lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1098.7 calories, Carbohydrate 257.9 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 226.8 g

Anyesi Etando
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. This shrub is delicious and it's so easy to make.


Queen Country
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This is a great drink to make for a special occasion.


Logan Taylor (TypeOreo)
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I love the combination of blueberries and bourbon. This shrub is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Bertha Joseph
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This shrub is a great way to use up leftover blueberries.


Alex De mel
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I've never had a shrub before, but this one was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


4.5 G Express
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I made this shrub for a party and everyone loved it. It was so refreshing and flavorful.


Np- Zoro
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This is the perfect drink to serve at a brunch or shower.


sunny jani
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I'm not a big fan of bourbon, but I really enjoyed this shrub. The blueberries and sugar helped to balance out the flavor of the bourbon.


Keith Dean
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I've made this shrub several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Kayla Ann
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This shrub is so easy to make and it's a great way to use up fresh blueberries.


Asad Gulli
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I love the tartness of the blueberries and the sweetness of the bourbon. It's a great drink to sip on a warm day.


Havil Djjdjhd383
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This blueberry bourbon shrub is fantastic! The flavors are so well-balanced and it's the perfect drink for a summer party.