Drinking vinegar
In terms of mixed drinks, shrub is the name of two different, but related, acidulated beverages. The early English version of the shrub arose drinking vinegar the medicinal cordials of the 15th century.
As a mixture of fruit and alcohol, the shrub is related to the punch, however punches were normally served immediately after mixing the ingredients, whereas shrubs tended to have a higher concentration of flavour and sugar and could be stored for later use, much like a pre-made drink mixer. A proprietary cordial known as Shrub was developed by J. Rum and Shrub” was a popular drink in Bristol and the west of England in the 20th century long after the convention had died out elsewhere. The American version of the shrub has its origins in 17th century England where vinegar was used as an alternative to citrus juices in the preservation of berries and other fruits for the off-season. The serving of vinegar-based shrub drinks became popular again in 2011 in American restaurants and bars. The term “shrub” is borrowed from the Arabic word sharāb meaning “to drink”.
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