{"product_id":"sommer-spritz-sirup-rosmarin-grapefruit","title":"Summer Spritz Syrup Rosemary-Grapefruit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSummer Spritz Syrup Rosemary-Grapefruit. The only one in the line with a genuine bitter note.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Spritz Syrup Rosemary-Grapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e is an aperitif syrup made from grapefruit, rosemary, and cloudy organic apple cider vinegar — the tart variety in the Summer Spritz line. Not a berry syrup, not a bitter liqueur, not a syrup for guests who prefer things smooth and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Spritz Syrup Rosemary-Grapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the aperitif syrup from Manufaktur Schusters Shrub, where two types of tartness meet. The other varieties from the brand use acidity against sweetness. This one additionally brings bitter notes, and bitter is not acidic. It's a flavor in its own right, with its own rules. If the berry varieties in the line are too sweet for you, this is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBitter and sour are not the same\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma leads with grapefruit, juicy and framed by a tart edge. Behind it lies rosemary, cool and針-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, a pale pink appears, almost disappearing under sparkling wine. Grapefruit only colors faintly, and without dye, it stays that way. If you expect a vibrant glass, you won't get it here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit is the only citrus fruit in the range that brings notable bitter compounds. The most important one is naringin, located in the peel and the white pith underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the difference is easily understood. Acidity comes quickly, intensifies, and then fades. Bitterness comes later, spreads out flat, and lingers. That's why the two don't cancel each other out but rather add up. The acetic acid cuts in front, and the naringin follows behind. Rosemary lays a resinous-green stripe in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish has a dry bitterness, longer than any other variety from the brand. If you expect a juicy-fruity grapefruit syrup, you will find the bitterness too persistent. This variety is not suitable for guests who fundamentally leave bitter lemonades and tart aperitifs untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith sparkling wine in the morning, with gin in the evening, with water in between\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFour centiliters over ice, topped with about 100 milliliters of dry sparkling wine. The bitterness stands up to the effervescence instead of being lost in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith gin, the same approach becomes a long drink. Juniper and rosemary intertwine because both are resinous in structure. Two centiliters of gin are enough; the syrup, which already brings acidity, sweetness, and aroma, does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith pure mineral water, you can go further than with the berry varieties. Bitter compounds withstand dilution better than fruit aromas, as the perception threshold for bitterness is low. Where a berry disappears in water, grapefruit still stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a sparkling wine without residual sugar. A semi-dry sparkling wine will cover the bitterness and turn a sophisticated aperitif into a lemonade with alcohol. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sommer-spritz-sirup-basilikum-limette\"\u003egreen variety of the line with a herbal note\u003c\/a\u003e is the refreshing counterpart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sugar does and doesn't do to bitter compounds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSugar doesn't remove bitter compounds. It masks them. Both flavors dampen each other's perception without changing the amount in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis has a consequence that only becomes apparent at the table. As the ice melts, the perception of sweetness drops faster than bitterness. A heavily sweetened bitter aperitif often becomes unpalatable in its final third. This variety is constructed differently from the outset. The rosemary doesn't mask the grapefruit; it stands alongside it. The glass carries through to the last sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit and rosemary sprigs infuse together in cloudy organic apple cider vinegar for four to six weeks, without any heat. Afterwards, it is pressed and flavored with sugar, and this is where Hanna Schuster's training as a food technologist pays off. Together with Gabi Schuster, she develops the recipes in the manufactory in Untersteinbach. Hot-filled, the bottle then lasts for about three years, making preservatives unnecessary. The variety was new to the line for the 2025 season, which, alongside the classic shrubs, is already the younger development of the company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe variety for those who find berries too sweet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Summer Spritz line started with berries and remained so for a long time. This variety caters to a taste that a fruit syrup structurally cannot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBerries bring acidity, but no bitter compounds. Those seeking bitterness in an aperitif usually end up with liqueurs with alcohol and high sugar content. Here, the same direction is available without either. As a gift, this is the choice for hosts whose aperitif can be dry. A glass before dinner here is preparation for it, not a distraction from it. If you'd rather have the herb next to a lemon, reach for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/shrub-rosmarin-zitrone-sirup\"\u003evariety that takes the same rosemary into the kitchen\u003c\/a\u003e. The sugar content is still a good 60 grams per 100 milliliters. The fact that the syrup tastes tart doesn't change this number, and pure, it remains considerable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn aperitif syrup for those who briefly frown at the first sip and are already refilling at the second.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schusters Shrub","offers":[{"title":"250 ml","offer_id":56967441580358,"sku":"026SCH0002","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 250 ml","offer_id":56967441613126,"sku":"026SCH0002_3","price":35.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4960\/1350\/files\/schusters-shrub-sommer-spritz-rosmarin-grapefruit.png?v=1784273115","url":"https:\/\/ginusslande.com\/en\/products\/sommer-spritz-sirup-rosmarin-grapefruit","provider":"genussland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}