As the saying goes, “everything old is new again.” For centuries vinegar has been added to water and other liquids. For sailors it likely helped prevent scurvy, and in other cases, it added flavor. Today there is a trend for vinegar laced liquids, which are called shrubs. What is a shrub? A vinegar shrub is the basis for a tangy beverage drunk on its own or part of a cocktail. A basic shrub cocktail can be whisked together easily with common kitchen items. Studies have shown that sour beverages are more thirst quenching because they stimulate the salivary glands. This probably explains why shrubs have been around for such a long time. Around the 1700s the drink made its way to the U.S. and was made with common sweeteners like maple syrup or honey, ginger or other spices, and diluted with water. This “hay maker’s punch” was served during harvest […]
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