Tarragon Raspberry Vinegar Spritz
This Tarragon Raspberry Shrub Spritzer is a refreshing and tangy drink that features a unique sweet vinegar-based syrup made with raspberries and tarragon. As a colonial-era shrub, it infuses the sparkling water with a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Garnished with fresh raspberries and tarragon, this spritzer is a perfect choice for a light and refreshing beverage to enjoy on a warm day.
Tarragon Raspberry Vinegar Spritz
A refreshing spritzer featuring a sweet and tangy vinegar-based syrup made with raspberries and tarragon, mixed with sparkling water and garnished with fresh raspberries and tarragon.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1.50 tablespoons sugar
- 8 sprigs fresh tarragon
- 1.50 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- Ice
- 0.50 cup chilled sparkling water
Instructions
- In a large nonreactive pot, combine raspberries, sugar, and tarragon. Let it stand at room temperature for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the raspberry mixture over medium heat until it starts to simmer for about 5 minutes, then add the vinegar and continue cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes without letting it boil.
- Remove from heat, cover it with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel, and let it stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
- Remove and discard the tarragon, then strain the mixture into an airtight container. Refrigerate the shrub until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 1 month.
- To make each drink, fill a glass with ice, add 1 1/2 tablespoons shrub, and top with sparkling water. Stir once and garnish with fresh raspberries and tarragon, if desired.