Shrub Ginger Syrup

Shrub Ginger Syrup for Lemonade and Cooking

The Shrub Ginger Syrup by Schusters Shrub is a vinegar-based syrup made from fresh ginger. Mixed with sparkling water, it becomes a mild ginger lemonade; in the kitchen, it seasons Asian dishes. Awarded gold by the gourmet magazine Selection.

Shrub Ginger Syrup is a spicy, fresh, vinegar-based syrup from the Schusters Shrub manufactory in the Steigerwald region. Fresh ginger sets the tone, while apple cider vinegar provides the natural acidity. Its aroma is soft and mild, without the pungency typically associated with ginger, and it has been awarded gold by the gourmet magazine Selection.

Soft ginger, crisp freshness, no burn

On the nose, there is fresh ginger—spicy and invigorating—accompanied by the subtle, tart hint of apple cider vinegar. The scent alone is awakening, with an aroma reminiscent of freshly grated ginger root.

On the palate, this transforms into a soft, rounded ginger flavor: spicy, fruity, and lively, but never pungent. This is precisely what makes this shrub so versatile, as it delivers the spice of ginger without the throat-tickling heat. Its flavor comes 100 percent from the root, without any artificial flavorings.

The finish leaves a pleasant, clear freshness. With about 62g of sugar and only 0.003g of salt per 100ml, the ginger is clearly at the forefront. If you love ginger but shy away from the heat, this is exactly what you are looking for.

Enjoy it as ginger lemonade

Mixed in a 1:10 ratio with ice-cold sparkling water, the shrub turns into a mild ginger lemonade that actually tastes like ginger. Add mint and a squeeze of lime for an alcohol-free aperitif. Fresh, spicy, and sparkling—that is summer in a glass.

It shines as a cocktail ingredient when paired with vodka or gin and tonic. A cocktail using this shrub even took 2nd place at a cocktail contest in Beijing. It also makes for an especially aromatic Moscow Mule. Thus, the ginger makes its way from the glass to the bar and back again.

In the kitchen, it is a fine companion for Asian dishes, grilled marinades, and dips. A spoonful in a sauce gives a dish a warm, spicy note. A splash also adds zest to pan-seared salmon or carrot soup. The 250ml bottle goes a long way for many glasses and many pans; you can find more from the lemonade range right next door.

Hanna steeps fresh ginger in apple cider vinegar

For the Ginger Shrub, Hanna Schuster steeps fresh ginger in apple cider vinegar for months until its spice naturally infuses the vinegar.

Afterward, the ginger is removed, the fruit vinegar is sweetened to taste with sugar, and it is bottled hot. This is a method that has been used to preserve fruit for over 200 years, and without any preservatives, the 250ml bottle stays fresh for about three years—even after opening, with no need for refrigeration. "The ingredient should set the tone in a shrub," emphasizes Hanna, and that is exactly what you taste in every sip.

The gourmet magazine Selection has also awarded this shrub gold, and a drink featuring this ingredient took 2nd place at a cocktail contest in Beijing. Once opened, the syrup does not need to be refrigerated, though it should be kept in a dark place. You can find more from the manufactory among the syrups by Schusters Shrub. If you're craving fruit after the ginger, you will find berries, citrus fruits, and spice blends there.