Watermelon White Pepper Shrub

Name: Watermelon White Pepper Shrub
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 gallon
Ingredients: 1/2 large watermelon, blended (about 8 1/2 cups of liquid); 8 cups granulated sugar (or to taste); 1 ounce white pepper; 4 1/4 cups champagne vinegar

Submitted by Molly53

"Shrubs, also called drinking vinegars, are restorative drinks from the Colonial days predating soda pops and sports drinks. Prior to the invention of refrigeration, a shrub syrup was a means of preserving fruit long past its picking. Shrubs were popular in Colonial America, mixed with cool water to provide a pick-me-up on hot summer days. A proper shrub has a flavor that's both tart and sweet, so it stimulates the appetite while quenching thirst. Don’t be surprised by the pickled taste; remember that these are meant to be blended with soda water or cocktails. Steeping time not included in preparation time."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 4
Yields:: 1 gallon

ingredients

¹⁄₂ large watermelon, blended (about 8 1/2 cups of liquid)
8 cups granulated sugar (or to taste)
1 ounce white pepper
4 ¹⁄₄ cups champagne vinegar

directions

Puree flesh of the watermelon in a blender.
Pour the flesh into a large bowl, then add sugar and white pepper.
Cover and place in your refrigerator for 2 days. (You’ll begin to notice the liquid separating from the fruit.).
Strain out solids; add champagne vinegar.
Store, covered, in large mason jars or bottles leaving at least half an inch of head room for 1-2 weeks. (The longer the shrub ages, the more mellowed out the flavors should become. Just keep it in your refrigerator).