Name: Watermelon, ginger and makrut lime shrub
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 200 gm caster sugar; 2 tbsp finely grated ginger; 6 makrut lime leaves, plus extra to serve; 500 gm watermelon flesh, plus extra wedges to serve; 200 ml white balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp makrut lime juice; Chilled soda water, to serve

Watermelon, ginger and makrut lime shrub

A refreshing summer shrub to make in bulk - then just add soda (or booze).

Serves 10

Prep

10M

Cook

Total

15M

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Ingredients

200 gm caster sugar

2 tbsp finely grated ginger

6 makrut lime leaves, plus extra to serve

500 gm watermelon flesh, plus extra wedges to serve

200 ml white balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp makrut lime juice

Chilled soda water, to serve

Method

1.Place sugar, ginger, makrut lime leaves and 250ml water in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced slightly (5 minutes). Set aside to infuse for 1 hour then strain syrup.

2.Blend watermelon in a high-speed blender until smooth; pass through a fine sieve over a bowl.

3.Place sugar syrup, vinegar and lime juice in bowl with watermelon purée and stir to combine. Transfer to a 1-litre jar, seal with lid and refrigerate for 2 days.

4.Add 100ml shrub to a glass with ice, top up with 250ml soda water. Serve with extra makrut lime leaves and extra watermelon wedges.

Note: shrub will keep refrigerated in a jar or airtight container for up to 3 months.
Notes

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Styling by Vivien Walsh

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