Citrus fruits and ginger come together in this delicious ginger cocktail, which you can also turn into a mocktail! Citrus are at their peak in winter, and their sunny tang does a body good. So does the bite of vinegar and the heat of ginger.

Ginger Cocktail or Ginger Mocktail?

The word shrub entered the English language through the Arabic word “sharab,” which means drink or beverage. The word may derive from an ancient Sanskrit word for distilled alcohol. Shrub recipes all have three things in common: sugar, fruit, and vinegar. The best (at least we think so) also include something aromatic to delight the nose and the tastebuds. Cook one of these up and serve it as a mocktail with sparkling water, or as a ginger cocktail with sparkling wine. You can even pack a double old-fashioned glass with ice, drizzle it with syrup and finish it with your favorite vodka.

Story, Recipe, and Photography by Keith Recker

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