VIVO Lambrusco Shrub
Berries steeped in VIVO, strained and topped with bubbles. A drinking vinegar with no added sugar.
A drinking vinegar, the VIVO way.
A shrub is fruit steeped in vinegar, strained and topped with something sparkling. VIVO is bright and fruity on its own, so this one needs no sugar at all. Pour it over ice with sparkling water, or make it a cocktail.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries (blackberries, cherries or raspberries)
- ½ cup VIVO
- Optional: a small sprig of rosemary, basil or mint
Method
- Put the berries in a bowl or jar and lightly crush them.
- Add VIVO and the herb sprig, if using. Stir, cover and let sit for 1 to 2 hours.
- Strain through a fine sieve, pressing on the fruit. Bottle and refrigerate. Keeps 10 to 14 days.
To Serve
- Pour 1 oz of shrub over ice.
- Top with 4 to 5 oz sparkling water, or Prosecco, gin or vodka for a cocktail.
- Garnish with a slice of fruit or a sprig of fresh herbs.
Make it yours.
Think of every recipe here as a starting point. Add a garnish, swap the fruit, use a little more VIVO. There's no wrong way.