Watermelon White Pepper Shrub

Ingredients

• 12 large watermelon
• blended (about 8 1/2 cups of liquid)
• 8 cups granulated sugar (or to taste)
• 1 ounce white pepper
• 4 14 cups champagne vinegar

Instructions

1. Puree flesh of the watermelon in a blender.
2. Pour the flesh into a large bowl, then add sugar and white pepper.
3. Cover and place in your refrigerator for 2 days.
4. (Youll begin to notice the liquid separating from the fruit.
5. ).
6. Strain out solids; add champagne vinegar.
7. Store, covered, in large mason jars or bottles leaving at least half an inch of head room for 1-2 weeks.
8. (The longer the shrub ages, the more mellowed out the flavors should become.
9. Just keep it in your refrigerator).