Strawberry Cider Shrub Delight

Description: This cocktail is a refreshing blend of tangy and sweet flavors, perfect for a summer evening. The apple cider vinegar shrub made with fresh strawberries adds a unique twist, while the white rum provides a smooth and slightly spicy finish. Lime juice ties all the flavors together for a perfectly balanced drink. Ingredients: - 2 oz white rum - 1 oz strawberry cider shrub (recipe below) - 1 oz fresh lime juice - 1/2 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste) - Fresh strawberries and lime wheels for garnish - Ice Strawberry Cider Shrub Recipe: - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced - 1 cup apple cider vinegar - 1/2 cup sugar For the Shrub: 1. Combine strawberries and sugar in a bowl. Let it sit for a few hours until the strawberries release their juices. 2. Add apple cider vinegar to the bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved. 3. Transfer the mixture to a jar and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours, shaking occasionally. 4. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle. Discard the solids. Store in the refrigerator. For the Cocktail: 1. Fill a shaker with ice. 2. Add white rum, strawberry cider shrub, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker. 3. Shake well until chilled. 4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. 5. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and a lime wheel. Type of Glass: Coupe glass Enjoy your Strawberry Cider Shrub Delight!