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ginger shrub cocktail recipe​

Bourbon Ginger Shrub Cocktail

Author: Olivia Stone | Home Chef
120kcal
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
24 minutes
Total 34 minutes
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.
Servings 4 servings
Course Drinks
Cuisine American

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.
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  3. Let the mixture infuse for another 24 hours.
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  4. Strain into a clean jar and refrigerate.
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  5. To serve, mix 2–3 tbsp shrub with bourbon and ice, then top with sparkling water.
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  6. Stir gently and garnish before serving your ginger shrub cocktail recipe.
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Nutrition

Calories120kcal

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​

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