Beet-and-Lemon Shrub

Name: Beet-and-Lemon Shrub
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 2 d 10 min
Yield: Makes 6 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 5 cups water, divided; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup fresh beet juice (from 1 1/2 pounds beets); 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 5 or 6 lemons)

The refreshing sweetened vinegar-based drink called shrub has its roots in the 18th century. For the beet juice, you will need a juicer -- or to visit a juice bar. Recipe courtesy of Russ and Daughters.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, September 2012

2 days 10 mins 10 mins Makes 6 1/2 cups

Total Time Prep Yield

Ingredients

5 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup fresh beet juice (from 1 1/2 pounds beets)
1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 5 or 6 lemons)

Directions

1. Whisk together 3/4 cup water, the vinegar, and sugar until sugar dissolves.
2. Combine remaining water, the beet juice, and lemon juice, and mix well. Stir in vinegar mixture. Refrigerate 48 hours before using.