Scarlet Static

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What you’ll need

• 1 1/2 cups (200 g) hulled ripe strawberries, quartered
• 2 tablespoons certified-vegan organic cane sugar
• 3 tablespoons (45 mL) vegan apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) cold filtered water
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus a tiny pinch for garnish
• 1 small pinch fine sea salt
• Ice cubes for shaking
• 2 large clear ice cubes, for serving
• 2 small strawberries, thinly sliced into fans for garnish

02

Mix the drink

1. Combine the quartered strawberries and certified-vegan sugar in a bowl. Crush lightly with a fork, leaving some small pieces, and rest for 20 minutes until the fruit is glossy and juicy.
2. Stir in the apple cider vinegar, cold water, lemon juice, black pepper and sea salt. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
3. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring jug. Press gently with the back of a spoon to collect the liquid without forcing seeds and thick pulp through. You should have about 1 cup (240 mL) shrub base.
4. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ordinary ice. Add the shrub base, seal and shake firmly for 15 seconds until very cold.
5. Place one large clear cube in each prepared glass. Fine-strain the drink evenly over the cubes, allowing about 1/2 cup (120 mL) per glass.
6. Serve immediately; the drink is intentionally still rather than sparkling.