Yuletide Shrub
Capture the festive spirit with this Yuletide Shrub, a tangy-sweet holiday drink syrup that’s perfect for your seasonal gatherings! Made with fresh cranberries, fragrant orange zest, apple cider vinegar, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, this shrub delivers a burst of holiday flavor in every sip. The quick stovetop preparation melds tart and sweet elements, creating a syrup that can transform a simple glass of sparkling water or craft cocktail into a celebration-ready treat. Ready in just 30 minutes and best when allowed to steep overnight, this vibrant cranberry shrub is a versatile addition to your holiday drink repertoire. Perfect for mocktails, cocktails, or festive spritzers—this is the ultimate recipe to impress your guests! Keywords: Yuletide Shrub, holiday drink syrup, cranberry shrub recipe, festive mocktails, holiday cocktails, easy holiday drinks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 cup water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange zest, sugar, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly.
Add the cinnamon stick and whole cloves to the mixture, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
Stir in the apple cider vinegar until well combined.
Transfer the shrub syrup to a clean glass jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
To serve, mix 1–2 tablespoons of the Yuletide Shrub syrup into a glass of sparkling water or your favorite holiday cocktail. Adjust to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 362.6 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 318.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 688 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
