Black Currant Drinking Vinegar (Printable)

Tangy-sweet black currant drinking vinegar for refreshing beverages and cocktails

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen black currants, rinsed and stemmed

→ Sugar

02 - 1 cup granulated sugar

→ Vinegar

03 - 1 cup apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar

# Directions:

01 - Place black currants and sugar in a bowl or jar. Stir thoroughly, lightly mashing the berries to release their natural juices.
02 - Cover and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, stirring occasionally, until sugar completely dissolves and fruit juices are fully released.
03 - Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl. Press firmly to extract maximum liquid. Discard the solids.
04 - Transfer fruit syrup to a clean jar. Pour in vinegar and stir until fully incorporated.
05 - Seal container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before using, allowing flavors to meld together.
06 - Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons shrub with still or sparkling water, or use as a cocktail mixer. Adjust ratio to taste preference.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns a handful of berries into something that lasts months in your fridge
  • The flavor is this perfect balance of tart and sweet that makes everything taste special
02 -
  • Patience during those first 48 hours makes the difference between good and extraordinary
  • Pressing firmly when straining captures all the flavor youre entitled to
03 -
  • Double strain through cheesecloth for that crystal clear professional look
  • Make extra during black currant season and freeze the fruit for winter batches
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