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Pineapple Shrub

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Tyler Zielinski
Tyler Zielinski
Tyler Zielinski
Tyler Zielinski is a freelance writer specializing in cocktails and spirits and a bartender at Lawrence Park in Hudson, NY.
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Published 09/14/20
Pineapple Shrub
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Bartender and cocktail educator Jena Ellenwood employs this festive shrub in her Island Oasis cocktail, where it joins with aged rum, pineapple juice and coconut water. “My vinegar choice usually depends on the other ingredients—fruit or herbs I want to highlight,” she says. Here, she employs apple cider vinegar to complement the tropical flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 large pineapple, cubed (approximately 4 cups) (or frozen pineapple chunks)

  • 2 cups dark brown sugar

  • 4 cloves

  • 4 quarter-inch pieces peeled ginger root

  • 2 cinnamon sticks

  • 2 cups water

  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar

Steps

  1. Add pineapple, brown sugar, cloves, ginger and cinnamon into a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar bubbles and the pineapple is caramelized.

  2. Add water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat and add the vinegar, stirring to combine.

  4. Cool and refrigerate overnight.

  5. Strain out solids (note: the pineapple chunks are edible and delicious; don’t discard them) and store in refrigerator.