Blackberry Vinegar or Shrubs
Blackberry vinegar, often called a shrub or drinking vinegar, is a sweet-and-sour fruit syrup made by preserving blackberries in a mixture of vinegar and sugar. It's a traditional method of preserving summer fruit, with roots in colonial America and Europe, and is used to make refreshing sparkling drinks, cocktails, or salad dressings.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This syrup is high in carbohydrates, primarily from added sugar, and provides minimal protein or fat. A small serving offers a quick source of energy and some antioxidants from the blackberries, but it's not a significant source of most vitamins or minerals.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 40 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The shrub is a fascinating example of culinary preservation, using the acidity of vinegar to create a shelf-stable, flavor-packed syrup long before refrigeration was common. It's experiencing a modern revival in craft cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages for its complex, tangy flavor profile.
