Zero Proof: Peach & Basil Shrub

Shrubs are great summer drinks. They’re bracingly sweet-tart, a combination that helps quench thirst on the hottest days. 

Serving: 1 drink

Ingredients

Shrub

10oz fresh ripe peaches, peeled and diced

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup rice wine vinegar

½ cup of water

Drink

2-3 large basil leaves additional for garnish

2 oz peach shrub

½ oz fresh lemon juice

1 ½ oz tonic water

Instructions

Peach Shrub

  • Blend all shrub ingredients in food processor until relatively smooth.
  • Pour into saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a sieve into a temperature safe container.
  • Let cool completely before using.

Drink

  • In a large glass muddle basil leaves. Add peach shrub, lemon juice, and stir gently.
  • Add ice into the glass and top with tonic water, give another gentle stir to break-up the layers.
  • Garnish with large basil leaves

Karly’s Kocktail

Shrubs are quite versatile, they can be used with gin, bourbon, vodka, or even sparkling wine.

  • If adding a spirit add 2 ounces, after the basil has been muddled.
  • If using sparkling wine add 3-4 ounces of your favorite bubbles, substitute the tonic water for use club soda for a summer spritz!

To download: Zero Proof Happy Hour – PEACH & BASIL SHRUB