Blueberry-Basil ACV Refresher

This one is deep purple,lightly herbal, and somehow feels both calming and bright at the same time. Blueberries have enough flavor to stand up to apple cider vinegar, while basil keeps the drink from tasting too sweet or one-note.

This is a great starter shrub because the flavors are familiar, but the basil makes it feel more special than plain berry syrup. It’s also surprisingly nice with a cheese plate, grilled chicken, or a simple tomato salad.

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Ingredients

1 cup Blueberries
1/2 cup Sweetener of choice
1 cup Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
Basil leaves, torn roughly

Instructions

In a glass bowl, lightly mash the blueberries with the sugar and torn basil leaves.
Cover and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours, until the berries release plenty of juice.
Strain through mesh strainer into mason jar.
Stir in the apple cider vinegar and shake well to mix.
Refrigerate another 12 to 24 hours so the flavors can mingle.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bottle or jar, pressing gently on the solids.
To serve, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the shrub to a glass of ice and top with water or sparkling water. Add lemon if you like a brighter finish.

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