A sparkling mint lime drink with ice and fresh mint

Drink

Roasted Red Pepper Mint Shrub

A savory vinegar shrub with roasted pepper, lemon, fresh mint, and bubbles.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey, optional
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2 cups chilled sparkling water
  • Ice

Method

  1. Blend roasted pepper, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and salt until smooth.
  2. Shake the pepper shrub with mint and ice for 15 seconds.
  3. Strain into two ice-filled glasses.
  4. Top with sparkling water.
  5. Stir gently and garnish with mint.

Fresh Mint Tip

Shaking bruises the mint just enough to brighten the pepper without turning the drink muddy.