Five Spice–Blood Orange Shrub

Mix in your favorite vodka for a cocktail variation of this exotic-spiced handcrafted shrub.

Number of servings


  • 0.5 cup clover honey
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon ground five spice powder
  • 6 slices fresh ginger
  • 0.5 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 Sunkist® blood oranges, thinly sliced


Prep Time: 20 minutes

Infusion Time: 24 minutes

  1. Combine the honey, water, five spice, ginger and vinegar in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, then immediately remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  3. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large canning jar.
  4. Add the slices of Sunkist®blood orange and then cover with a lid.
  5. Let infuse, refrigerated, for a minimum of 24 hours before using.