Description

Craving something cozy and refreshing? This bright, bubbly, and booze-free sip is fall in liquid form. Tangy apple cider vinegar meets creamy pumpkin puree, sweet maple syrup, and warm pie spices—all mellowed and sparkled with fizzy water. It’s a gut-friendly, low-sugar hug in a glass that pairs just as well with brunch as it does a chilly evening on the porch. It’s easy, elegant, and makes you feel like a fall cocktail artist (minus the booze). Let’s fizz up autumn, shall we?

Ingredients

Scale

¼ cup raw apple cider vinegar (with the “mother”)
2 tbsp pumpkin puree (not pie filling!)
2 tbsp maple syrup (or monk fruit syrup)
¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ cup filtered water
Sparkling water, to serve

Optional Garnishes: apple slices, cinnamon stick, star anise

Instructions

Warm & Whisk: In a saucepan, gently heat water, pumpkin, syrup, and spices until just steaming (not boiling), whisking smooth.
Add Vinegar: Off the heat, stir in ACV. This preserves its zing and probiotic perks.
Steep & Chill: Pour into a jar, cool 30 mins, then refrigerate for 24–48 hours to develop flavor.
Strain or Not: Strain for clarity, or keep it rustic and leave it textured.
Serve Sparkling: In a glass with ice, mix 1 part shrub with 3 parts sparkling water. Stir and garnish.

Notes

Don’t overheat! Warm, not hot, preserves vinegar benefits.
Infuse for 48 hours for max flavor, but 24 works too.
No straining needed if you like a smoothie-like finish.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Nutrition

Calories: 25 Cal Per Serving
Sugar: 4g
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g