Strawberry Shrub Cocktail with Chamomile Honey Syrup
A fresh, easy strawberry shrub infused with chamomile tea and naturally sweetened with a touch of honey. Enjoy this as a cocktail or a mocktail.
Ingredients
Shrub Ingredients
- 1 cup filtered water
- 2 cups strawberries
- ½ cup honey
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
Syrup Ingredients
- 1 cup filtered water
- 2 tablespoons loose chamomile tea
- ½ cup honey
Instructions
1. In a small sauce pan, bring the water and strawberries to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
2. Then strain the strawberries, discard the pulp and keep the liquid. Add the honey and stir to dissolve. Lastly add in the apple cider vinegar. Stir again to combine well, and set aside to cool completely.
3. In a small sauce pan, bring the water and chamomile to a gentle simmer but not a full boil. Then turn the heat off completely and steep for 10 minutes.
4. Strain the mixture and discard the chamomile. Add in the honey and stir to dissolve. Set aside to cool completely.
5. To make a strawberry shrub cocktail with chamomile honey syrup: combine 2 ounces strawberry shrub, 1 ounce chamomile honey syrup and 1 ounce gin (or vodka) in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until frothy and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with chamomile flowers.
Notes
Store the strawberry shrub and chamomile honey syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Both elixirs can be mixed with club soda for a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage.
Shelley Ludman says
This is super exciting! Such a fabulous idea to host pop-up dinners. I’m certain they will be absolutely fantastic. And these cocktails! Wowza. Love the flavour combination, and that colour! Stunning Sherrie!
Sherrie says
Thanks Shelly, xx!
amanda paa says
I have absolutely loved watching your transformation into a happy Midwestern lady. I didn’t ever want to say, hey, you’ll get used to it because we’re all so different. But I think you’ve found some of the very same things that keep me here. Even as I travel, I can’t see myself permanently in any other place. Your pop-ups are going to be magical. What a wonderful thing to cook for people in real life, and bring your nourishing and beautiful food right to them, and their hearts. xo
Sherrie says
Love you so much!
Tessa | Salted Plains says
Yay! It makes me so happy to hear how much you’ve grown to love STL. After living elsewhere for so long, I am so proud of how KC has evolved. Now, to get you over here to see which place you like best. Swooning over these cocktails and hoping you might have a summer event I can attend! xo
Sherrie says
We really do need to meet up soon! Fall?
Sara @ Cake Over Steak says
This is so cool! Good for you, lady. I wish I could attend one of these events in person; they sound fantastic. Good luck with all of it and I can’t wait to hear more. Any chance you’ll visit Philly for a special one?
Sherrie says
Sara! A pop-up in Philly would be the coolest!
Michelle @ Hummingbird High says
Congratulations! Your pop-up sounds (and is going to be) incredible!
Sherrie says
Thanks, sweet lady! xx
Barrie says
Nice! Pop-up dinners! What a fabulous idea Sherrie. What a great way to fullfil your passion for cooking for others. I have to plan a trip to visit so I can attend one of these. So proud of you. Love Mom, xo
Sherrie says
Thanks Mom, I love you.
Olaiya says
Congrats on the pop-ups! Sounds like so much fun. My husband and I are planning a trip to St. Louis this summer to see his parents. Would love to make our trip coincide with one of your dinners! Any chance you have future dates set?
Sherrie says
Olaiya! That would be so cool for you to make it to one. I’ve added an events tab so you can keep an eye on all my upcoming events.
Cindy says
This is so exciting, Sherrie! Congratulations and wishing you so much luck! This cocktail is a stunner!
Sherrie says
Thanks, Cindy!
Summer says
Ah! Yay! Your dinners sounds amazing. Good luck with your first one, I’m sure you’ll kill it, especially since it’s starting with this gorgeous drink. Also as a former Chicago-an I’m really glad you’re enjoying your time in the Midwest.
Sherrie says
Thanks Summer. It’s not so bad here after all, xx.
Lea says
Love what you are doing. It is heart-felt, luscious, and soul-full. Your love is shining! Congratulations!
Sherrie says
Thanks, Lea! xx
Jessie Snyder | Faring Well says
What a wonderful idea Sherrie! I love this and am so excited for you. You are a wealth of talent and have the sweetest heart. Wish I could attend! Maybe one day. Have a gorgeous weekend girl! xo
Sherrie says
Awe thanks Jessie. Maybe one day you totally can indeed! xx
Aida Mollenkamp says
Congrats on the pop-ups, Sherrie! And, this drink! Ah, you always win me over with your creativity!
Sherrie says
Awe, thanks Aida – too kind!
Andrea says
Yes! Come to Syracuse – we need something like this! Of course, you are my favorite food artist and I love, love, love what you are showing for this dinner.
Sherrie says
Love you, Gram.
alana says
AHH! Huge congrats on this exciting series! Wish I could attend IRL but will be stalking the socials to live vicariously through all the beautiful photos I’m sure you’ll be snapping! Also, this cocktail = my everything.
Sherrie says
Haha, thanks Alana. Stalk away, xo!
Shelly @ Vegetarian 'Ventures says
So excited for you and what you have planned next! Can’t wait to hear more about how the pop-up goes!
Sherrie says
ROADTRIP TO STL!
kristan says
Sherrie! I am so excited for you. You are such an incredibly talented woman! The only bummer is that I wish I lived closer to you, because I would attend everyone one of those dinners that you’ll be hosting. This cocktail is perfection. Congrats again lovely! xo
Sherrie says
I should take this show on the road. PNW?
sarah says
Congrats sherrie! I’m so happy for you. This is such a great idea – I just checked out your menu and it sounds amazing! Excited to follow along but jealous we can’t enjoy some of your delicious eats! Much love, xo.
Sherrie says
Sarah, I miss you!