Blueberry Lemon-Thyme Balsamic Sparkling Shrub

Fresh blueberries in June lend themselves to this delicious sparkling shrub.

2 cups lemon white balsamic

1 cup fresh blueberries crushed

2” sprig fresh thyme (optional)

8 cups chilled sparkling water

Ingredients
2 cups of your choice of white balsamic
1 cup fruit, herb, berry, or vegetable of your choice
8 cups chilled seltzer water or sparkling water (without sodium added)

Directions
In a one liter mason jar or container add the fresh crushed blueberry ingredient. Pour the balsamic over the fruit and allow to “infuse” for at least one hour or up to four hours under refrigeration. The longer it sits, the more pronounced the flavor of the fruit infusion. Strain and keep refrigerated and tightly covered for up to one month.

To serve, add 1-2 tablespoons of infused drinking vinegar (shrub) depending on your preference for sweetness to 8 oz. of chilled sparkling water. Serve over ice if desired.