Lisa Yarde
This blueberry shrub punch is one of our favorite drinks. Shrubs were popular during America’s colonial era as a cocktail and became another way to preserve fruit. Whether it’s a hot summer afternoon, or you wish it was, this refreshing drink is worth the work.
Blueberry Shrub Punch
This blueberry shrub punch is one of our favorite drinks. Shrubs were popular during America's colonial era as a cocktail
Servings: 8
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
PEEL
- 1 Lemon
CRUSH
- 1 lb. Fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed if frozen
- 1 ½ cups Sugar
- 1 ½ cups Distilled white vinegar
COMBINE
- 2 ⅔ cups Vodka, chilled
- 8 cups Club soda, chilled
- Crushed ice
- Fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Peel lemon with a vegetable peeler. (Do not include white pith.)
- Crush 1 lb. blueberries, lemon peel, and sugar in a glass bowl; let sit 30 minutes. Stir in vinegar, cover, and refrigerate at least 48 hours. Press shrub through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids.
- Combine shrub, vodka, and club soda with ice and blueberries; serve immediately.
Notes
Per serving, Calories: 320
Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories320
- % Daily Value *
- Sodium 1mg 1%
- Total Carbohydrate
38g
13%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
