Even though shrubs are vinegar-based drinks, they are still good to be combined with alcohol-based beverages such as champagne. One recipe that explicitly highlights the wonders that this unique combination can do is the Pear And Pomegranate Champagne Shrub. So, grab your pen and paper and take down this recipe ASAP to prepare for your next party!
Ingredients
For the cocktail:
1 oz. Pomegranate juice
1 oz. Pear and ginger shrub (recipe is below)
4 oz. Chilled champagne
For the Pear and Ginger Shrub:
½ cup Apple cider vinegar
½ cup Sugar
2 pcs. Firm pear
1 pc. Fresh ginger
Directions
Make the shrub.
Combine the sugar and apple cider vinegar in a jar and shake to dissolve the sugar fully. Add your peeled and sliced pear to the jar, along with the ginger. Shake well and refrigerate. Lastly, strain out the shrub and refrigerate.
Prepare your liquid ingredients.
Add the pomegranate juice and shrub to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until the outside of the cocktail shaker is frosted.