Tarragon Berry Vinegar Spritz

Tangy raspberries and aromatic tarragon come together to create a delightful shrub syrup in this Tarragon Berry Vinegar Spritz. The shrub is a sweet and tangy vinegar-based syrup with hints of fruitiness and herbal notes, making it a perfect mixer for a refreshing spritzer. This cocktail is a modern take on a classic Colonial-era beverage, offering a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The Tarragon Berry Vinegar Spritz is a must-try for those who appreciate a unique and invigorating drink.

Tarragon Berry Vinegar Spritz

A refreshing spritzer featuring a sweet and tangy tarragon berry vinegar shrub, perfect for a modern twist on a classic beverage.

4.64 from 89 votes
Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 sprigs fresh tarragon
  • 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • Ice
  • 1/4 cup chilled sparkling water

Instructions

  1. In a large nonreactive pot, combine raspberries, sugar, and tarragon. Let it sit at room temperature, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
  2. Cook the raspberry mixture over medium heat until it starts to simmer, about 5 minutes. Then, add the vinegar and continue cooking until it comes to a bare simmer, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Cover the pot with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel and let it stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
  4. Remove and discard the tarragon, then strain the mixture into an airtight container. Refrigerate the shrub until cold, for at least 1 hour and up to 1 month.
  5. To make each drink, fill a glass with ice, add 1 1/2 tablespoons of shrub, and top with sparkling water. Stir once and garnish with fresh berries and tarragon, if desired.