Chopz’s Famous Apple Shrub Recipe

Process:

• Slice/core all apples, discard cores. Add Hickory Wood Chips to grill and light the grill. Once lit and the grill is heating and smoking, transfer all apples to grill and shut. Allow smoke and heat to char and brown the apples (several hours and/or until smoke clears).

• Apples should appear to be brown and should feel firm (and warm!) with a smokey smell, transfer from grill to food processor – adding water to help break down the apple wedges. Let apples break down into an apple-sauce-like texture.

• Transfer “apple sauce” to big pot and set to low/medium heat, adding enough water to thin the sauce down to a liquid (note: most of the water will cook/steam off anyways but will help blend the remaining ingredients together.

• Once warm/steamy, slowly pour in the 3 quarts sugar/cinnamon mix, covering and stirring occasionally until it all begins to boil (appx. 1 hour or so).

• Transfer contents to a strainer/siv lined with cheesecloth over another big pot, mashing contents with a muddler/spoon to separate the liquid from the sauce/chunks/skin bits/etc.

• Once entirely strained, Add Organic Apple Cider and lightly stir. Let stand until cool to touch, seal, refrigerate. Allow time to refrigerate overnight or 6-8 hours. Taste, add to cocktails and enjoy!