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ginger shrub cocktail recipe​

Bourbon Ginger Shrub Cocktail

This ginger shrub cocktail recipe is a refreshing blend of spicy ginger, tangy vinegar shrub, and smooth bourbon. It offers a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and warm flavors, making it ideal for fall evenings or year-round enjoyment. Serve it as a cocktail or a non-alcoholic mocktail with sparkling water.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
24 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh ginger peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup sugar or honey
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 oz bourbon optional
  • Sparkling water or club soda
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices or mint for garnish

Equipment

  • Cutting board and knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fine strainer or cheesecloth
  • Glass jar or bottle (for storage)
  • Cocktail shaker (optional)
  • Serving glass

Method
 

  1. Combine sliced ginger and sugar in a bowl; let sit 24 hours to release juices.
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  2. Add apple cider vinegar and stir well.
  3. Let the mixture infuse for another 24 hours.
  4. Strain into a clean jar and refrigerate.
  5. To serve, mix 2–3 tbsp shrub with bourbon and ice, then top with sparkling water.
  6. Stir gently and garnish before serving your ginger shrub cocktail recipe.
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Notes

  • Adjust sugar and vinegar to balance sweetness and acidity.
  • For a mocktail version, skip the bourbon and use only sparkling water.
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  • Store shrub syrup in the fridge for up to 2–3 weeks. ginger shrub cocktail recipe​