Strawberry-Pineapple Shrub
1/2 cup water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup fresh strawberries, trimmed and chopped 1 cup pineapple, trimmed and chopped 1 tbsp The Shoreline Vine Strawberry Balsamic 1 tbsp The Shoreline Vine Pineapple Balsamic 3 green tea bags 3 quarts hot water 1 quart ice cubes Fresh pineapples and strawberries for garnish
Place shrub ingredients (water, sugar, strawberries, pineapple, and balsamic) in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and set aside to let cool. Steep green tea bags in hot water and cool to room temperature. Once cooled, add ice. Add shrub mixture into the tea. Strain the fruit, if desired, before adding it into the tea. Stir to combine. Fill glasses with ice and pour in iced tea. Garnish with fresh strawberries and pineapple before serving. Makes 1 gallon of tea.