Blackberry vinegar shrub

Blackberry vinegar shrub is a tangy, sweet fruit syrup or drinking vinegar made by preserving blackberries in a mixture of sugar and vinegar. It typically originates from colonial America, where it was a popular way to preserve fruit before refrigeration. The result is a versatile concentrate used in cocktails, sodas, salad dressings, or as a flavoring.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carbohydrate, sugar-rich condiment with negligible fat and protein. It provides a quick energy boost from sugars and may contain small amounts of antioxidants from the blackberries, with a typical serving (1-2 tablespoons) containing roughly 30-60 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	8 mcg
Manganese	0.4 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Iron	0.3 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Antioxidants (e.g., anthocyanins)	Variable

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, shrubs are a historic form of fruit preservation that has seen a modern revival in craft cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. Nutritionally, the vinegar component may aid digestion and add a probiotic-like benefit, making it a flavorful alternative to plain syrups.