Beet Shrub
INGREDIENTS

• 5 cups water, divided
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup fresh beet juice (from 1 1/2 pounds beets)
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 5 or 6 lemons)

DIRECTIONS

1. STEP 1Whisk together 3/4 cup water, the vinegar, and sugar until sugar dissolves.
   
   
2. STEP 2Combine remaining water, the beet juice, and lemon juice, and mix well. Stir in vinegar mixture. Refrigerate 48 hours before using.
   
   

SOURCEMartha Stewart Living, September 2012