This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Quail & Olive . Complimentary product was provided for this post and this page may contain affiliate links. However, all opinions expressed here are my own. When I met with Annelise Brabeck, the lovely and knowledgeable proprietress of The Quail & Olive* in Carmel Valley, she mentioned that her Winter Ambrosia Vinegar was made with apples and pears. That immediately got me thinking about using it as I would a fruit shrub. If you are unfamiliar with shrubs, they are essentially fruit preserved with sugar and vinegar. They add a certain je ne sais quo to your cocktails and can be mixed with sparkling water for a refreshing homemade soda. You can make shrubs through a cooked process or a cold process; I do the latter. You can read one of my versions: Pumpkin Shrub . But this vinegar was a perfect shortcut for an Autumn sipper. Ingredients makes one cocktail ice 1 ounce Winter...