New York Shrub Recipe

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Maggie Hoffman
Maggie Hoffman is a contributing writer at Serious Eats.
Maggie Hoffman
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Updated Aug. 30, 2018
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Wes Rowe

This rye cocktail was developed by Yana Volfson, bar manager at Peels restaurant in New York City. Don't be afraid of the balsamic vinegar—it doesn't make for a vinegary-tasting drink, just a fresh, tart one.

Notes: There's no need to use fancy vinegar for your reduction; find a decent under $10 brand that you'd use in a weeknight salad dressing. To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using. Simple syrup will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Recipe Details

New York Shrub Recipe

Active 10 mins
Total 20 mins
Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (see note)

  • 1 1/2 ounces Rittenhouse Rye

  • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon

  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup

Directions

  1. Pour balsamic vinegar into small saucepan, bring to a boil. Let simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.

  2. To make cocktail, pour rye, lemon, simple syrup, and 1 barspoon of balsamic reduction into a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into and ice-filled rocks glass.

Special equipment

Cocktail shaker and strainer

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
150 Calories
1g Fat
30g Carbs
4g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 259mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 9mg 45%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 106mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)