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image: Clear glass holding cherry shrub with green straws sitting on table with fresh cherries

Cherry Fruit Shrubs: How to Make This Yummy Blast from the Past Summertime Drink

One of the best things about summertime is sitting on your front porch with a nice, cool, fruity drink in your hand: lemonade, watermelon smoothies, or even some old-fashioned soda pop. Lately, a different kind of drink has become quite popular in some circles: the shrub, a traditional, vinegary drink that was a favorite in Colonial times. I decided to experiment with making a cherry shrub using this simple recipe.