Haskap Shrub
A fizzy winter beverage
Some things are worth the wait! A week of maceration brings out all the flavour and leaves you with a tart and delicious base for cocktails.
Estimated Time
Prep Time: 5 min (with 7 days of resting time) Make time: 10 min
Makes: 4L (enough to last a year!)
Ingredients
2 parts apple cider vinegar
1 part white vinegar
1 part water
12 C haskaps (thawed, if frozen)
¼ C sugar for every cup of juice
*Essentially a vinegar solution 3 parts vinegar, one part water*
Directions
Place haskap berries in a large bowl and cover with the vinegar solution.
Let sit for at least seven days on the counter, covered.
Pour everything into a blender and blend on high for a few seconds then strain all the liquid with the help of a muslin or a nut bag.
Place liquid in a large sauce pot, along with sugar, and boil for 10 minutesSeal into mason jars.
To drink, place 1-2T in a jar, top up with carbonated water & enjoy.
Photography & Recipe by: Melanie Villeneuve of Urtica Design with bison from Sych Homestead
This recipe was featured in Trailblazher Magazine Winter Issue 2022.