Spiced Apple Cranberry Shrub

A Festive Syrup for Drinks and More

What on Earth is a Shrub?

The first time I heard the term "shrub" a few years ago, I assumed it was some kind of fruit liqueur, and I wasn’t entirely wrong. Historically, shrubs were indeed fruit liqueurs made with rum or brandy. During colonial times, however, a shrub evolved into a vinegar-based syrup used to enhance water, sparkling water, and even c…