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Blackberry Sage Shrub

By Erin · August 29, 2018 · Updated May 13, 2020 · 9 Comments

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This Blackberry Sage Shrub is made with apple cider vinegar and sparkling water to create a fruity, lightly sweetened drink. 

Blackberry Sage Shrub | thealmondeater.com

It’s 2018, and this year more than ever drinking vinegar is cool. So, we’re doing it! But we’re doing it my way, aka in “shrub” form. 

Ever heard of a shrub? No, not the plant, I’m talking about the drink! A shrub is basically a vinegar-based drink that’s made with fresh fruit and sugar. Personally, I hate vinegar—like can’t even stand the smell—but these drinks are awesome because you only use a small amount of “vinegar syrup” for each drink. 

Ya gotta trust me on this one!

Blackberry Sage Shrub | thealmondeater.com

Blackberry Sage Shrub | thealmondeater.com

Blackberry Sage Shrub | thealmondeater.com

I don’t know if you saw or not, but I did a full tutorial on how I styled these drinks on Instagram the other day. Did you catch it? If not, no worries—the full story is under the “highlights” section in my Instagram profile. If you watched it, what did you think? I know not everyone is into photography—heck, most of you are probably here for the food and the food alone—but I’m a very nosey person and I enjoy seeing people’s “process” if you will. 

Anyway, drinks are always so fun to style and also to enjoy immediately afterward. I opted to not add alcohol to this drink for no other reason than the fact that I made these on a Monday and felt weird drinking on a Monday. But, the next time I make these I’m definitely adding some tequila. SO GOOD. 

Blackberry Sage Shrub | thealmondeater.com

I also just noticed that I used stone fruit in Monday’s recipe, I’m using blackberries today and I’m using a combo of both in the next recipe I post. I’m just trying to squeeze in as many summer recipes as possible before it’s too late! But also… I’m a little excited for pumpkin. Only a little though. Right now, in this moment, I still want all the blackberries! Or, at least this blackberry sage shrub. 

Blackberry Sage Shrub | thealmondeater.com

Blackberry Sage Shrub

This blackberry sage shrub is made with apple cider vinegar but tastes super fruity and refreshing!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 days
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 -10 cups
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 4 cups blackberries
  • 20 sage leaves
  • 1 cup cane sugar
  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar OR white wine vinegar
  • Tonic water
  • Optional: dash of lime juice

Instructions

  • Combine blackberries, sage, sugar, and vinegar in a bowl and muddle mixture for 4-5 minutes or until blackberries have broken down a bit.
  • Cover bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 48 hours, muddling for 1 minute one time each day.
  • After the 48 hours, run mixture through a mesh strainer, discarding the fruit but keeping the juice.
  • For each drink: add 2-3 tablespoon blackberry juice to your cup. Then, add ice and pour tonic water over top. Optional: add a fresh squeeze of lime juice. Also optional: add your favorite alcohol!
  • Enjoy!
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About Erin

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. shelly Rathore says

    October 03, 2018 at 6:33 am

    Blackberry sage shurb... looks tasty..
    thanks for giving this recpie

    Reply
  2. Sarah Hughes says

    September 01, 2018 at 8:09 am

    Going to try this, would coconut sugar or xylitol be ok to sub for the cane sugar? I’ve been taking ACV for around 2 months now, took a couple of weeks to make peace with it - now water without it is just plain old boring, but this looks like it might be nice as a treat.

    I found if I drink ACV in chilled water, and take vitamins and medicines, I can get through it pretty quickly.

    💜

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    • Erin says

      September 01, 2018 at 9:45 am

      I think coconut sugar should work. Let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  3. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    August 30, 2018 at 7:03 pm

    I watched your behind the scenes photo shoot for this so I love seeing how it turned out!!! Also I'm TOTALLY making this because it sounds so dang delish!

    Reply
  4. Patty says

    August 29, 2018 at 1:14 pm

    How long will this last? Can it be canned? Would canning negate any health benefits?

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    • Erin says

      August 30, 2018 at 9:15 am

      This should last a few months if stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

      Reply
  5. Kit B says

    August 29, 2018 at 10:26 am

    This looks amazing! I love shrubs--as a cocktail, that is 🙂

    Reply
  6. Lynn | The Road to Honey says

    August 29, 2018 at 7:13 am

    I haven't gotten onto the vinegar bandwagon yet. . .even with the urging of my personal trainer. Not really sure why because, unlike you, I looooove vinegar. This little blackberry number might be just what I need to push me over into that world. It looks so refreshing. And since the hubby and I are limiting alcohol consumption as part of our nutrition program. . .these beauties just might be the perfect way to quench our palate when water just won't do.

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    • Erin says

      August 29, 2018 at 9:01 am

      Yes! This would be perfect then 🙂

      Reply

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