Ginger Pear Shrub

Celebrate in style this season with Shrubs!

Drinking shrubs — not to be confused with the plant — are a zippy syrup of fruit, sugar, and vinegar. They are delicious additions to sparkling water and cocktails. Try out these recipes — you can even swap in apples for pears, if you prefer!

Ginger Pear Shrub

• 2 pears, cored and diced

• 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated

• 1⁄2 cup sugar

• 1⁄2 cup apple cider vinegar

Add pears, ginger, and sugar to a mason jar and shake to combine. Place on a counter and shake every few hours. After 24 hours, add vinegar and combine. The next day, strain mixture and store in the fridge.

Sparkling Ginger Pear Shrub

• 1 part shrub

• 4 parts sparkling water

Pour over ice and combine.

Unleaded Ginger Pear Hot Toddy

• 1 part shrub

• 4 parts hot ginger tea

• 1 lemon slice

Boil water and steep tea. Add shrub and lemon slice to serve.

Spiced Pear Bubbly

• 1 part shrub

• 3 parts sparkling wine, such as prosecco

Add shrub to flute and top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary, if desired.