Blackberry and Sage Shrub Syrup

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Blackberry and Sage Shrub Syrup
Directions
- Remove 1 tablespoon zest and squeeze 1/2 cup juice from lemons. In a 4-quart slow cooker combine lemon zest, lemon juice, and the next three ingredients (through vinegar). Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Stir in sage. Let stand, uncovered, 1 hour.
- For syrup, press berry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve (you should have about 6 cups syrup); discard solids. Store, covered, in the refrigerator up to 3 months. Use to prepare desired beverages.
From the Test Kitchen
Gin Shrub:
In a rocks glass combine 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) Blackberry and Sage Shrub and 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) gin. Fill glass half-full with ice. Slowly pour in 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) club soda; stir gently. Serve with a lime wedge.
Nutrition analysis per serving: 129 calories, 1 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 21 g total sugar, 2% Vitamin A, 18% Vitamin C, 10 mg sodium, 1% calcium, 1% iron
Shrub Mimosa:
Pour 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) Blackberry and Sage Shrub into a chilled champagne flute. Slowly fill with 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) prosecco; stir gently.
Nutrition analysis per serving: 133 calories, 0 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate, 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 15 g total sugar, 1% Vitamin A, 10% Vitamin C, 5 mg sodium, 1% calcium, 2% iron
Shrub Fizz:
Pour 1/4 cup (2 ounces) Blackberry and Sage Shrub into an ice-filled glass. Slowly pour in 3/4 cup (6 ounces) club soda; stir gently.
Nutrition analysis per serving: 127 calories, 1 g protein, 31 g carbohydrate, 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 29 g total sugar, 2% Vitamin A, 20% Vitamin C, 36 mg sodium, 2% calcium, 2% iron
Nutrition Facts (Blackberry and Sage Shrub Syrup)
- Per serving:
- 127 kcal ,
- 0 g fat
- (0 g sat. fat ,
- 0 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 0 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 0 mg chol. ,
- 1 mg sodium ,
- 31 g carb. ,
- 3 g fiber ,
- 29 g sugar ,
- 1 g pro.