Peach Ginger Glycine Shrub

A bright, refreshing shrub built on ripe peaches, fresh ginger, sugar, and vinegar. Use it in mocktails, spritzes, and cocktails.

Why You'll Love Peach Ginger Glycine Shrub

A tangy-sweet vinegar syrup made from macerated peaches and fresh ginger. Mix it into sparkling water, iced tea, or cocktails.

Tips and Tricks

• Use the ripest, most fragrant peaches you can find.
• Don't heat-maceration preserves bright, clean fruit flavor.
• Always chill before using for the best clarity and balance.

Variations

• Swap in nectarines, plums, or cherries.
• Add star anise or cinnamon stick during the 24-hour maceration.
• Use champagne vinegar for a gentler finish.

Substitutions

• Granulated sugar → cane sugar (flavor will be deeper)
• Fresh ginger → 1 teaspoon ground ginger (less aromatic)
• Apple cider vinegar → white wine vinegar for a milder acidity

Best served with

• Store shrub in a sealed glass jar in the fridge for up to 6 months.
• Store glycine powder in a dry, cool place-add only when serving.

Peach Ginger Glycine Shrub

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A bright, refreshing shrub built on ripe peaches, fresh ginger, sugar, and vinegar. Stir it into sparkling water or iced tea over ice.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Macerate 3 days d 12 hours hrs

Total Time 3 days d 12 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 2 cups

Course: Beverage, Drinks

Cuisine: Californian

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

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Shrub Base

• 2 cups Fresh peaches
• 2 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar

Equipment

• Nonreactive mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Glass jar or bottle with lid
• Fine Mesh Strainer

Method

 

Make the Shrub Base

1. In a nonreactive bowl, combine chopped peaches, grated ginger, and sugar.
2. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours, stirring once or twice, until syrup forms.
3. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean jar, pressing solids to extract juice.
4. Discard or repurpose solids. Stir in apple cider vinegar until fully combined.

Rest and Store

1. Seal jar and refrigerate for 2-3 days to allow flavors to meld.

Serve

1. Mix 1-2 tablespoon shrub into sparkling water or iced tea over ice.

Notes

Storage: seal in a jar and refrigerate for up to 1 month. Shake before using, since separation is natural.

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