Lavender Drinking Shrubs | Cocktail & Mocktail Mixers | Small-Batch Farm-Made

DESCRIPTION

Little Bear’s drinking shrubs are made by hand, in small batches, on the lavender farm. A shrub (also called a drinking vinegar) is a tangy-sweet syrup made from fruit, herbs, sugar, and vinegar. Mix it with sparkling water for a refreshing soda alternative, or stir it into cocktails and mocktails for balanced, complex flavor.

We start with naturally grown culinary lavender and organic herbs, then blend them with organic sugar, raw honey, white balsamic vinegar, and raw organic apple cider vinegar (with the mother). No artificial flavors, no colors, no concentrates.

HOW TO ENJOY

• Shrub soda: 1 part shrub to 4 to 5 parts sparkling water over ice
• Mocktails: shake with citrus, tea, or tonic for an alcohol-free drink with real depth
• Cocktails: pair with gin, vodka, bourbon, tequila, or prosecco
• Still water or iced tea: add a splash for flavor
• Beyond drinks: drizzle over salads, fruit, yogurt, or ice cream, or use in marinades and glazes

WHY CHOOSE OUR SHRUBS

• Made on the farm in small batches
• Culinary lavender and organic herbs
• Sweetened with organic sugar and raw honey
• Made with raw apple cider vinegar (with the mother)
• A non-alcoholic mixer for sober-curious and cocktail lovers alike
• Available in 8.5 oz (great for trying or gifting) and 12.6 oz bottles

Storage: Refrigerate after opening and shake gently before use. Best within 6 months of opening.

Contains raw honey. Not for children under 1 year. Shake gently; natural sediment may settle.

FLAVORS & INGREDIENTS

Lavender Honey Pear Shrub
Soft, mellow, and gently floral. Ripe pear and raw honey meet culinary lavender in a smooth shrub with a bright vinegar finish. A favorite for fall and winter drinks.

Try it: with sparkling water and a pear slice, or with bourbon, gin, or prosecco.

Ingredients: Organic pears, RAW orange blossom honey, organic cane sugar, naturally grown culinary lavender, white balsamic vinegar, RAW organic apple cider vinegar (with the mother)

Lavender Blueberry Lemon Shrub
Juicy blueberries, bright lemon, and a hint of lavender. Tart, fruity, and refreshing, it's the best seller for summer.

Try it: in lemonade, with vodka or gin, or over crushed ice with soda water.

Ingredients: Organic blueberries, organic lemon puree, organic cane sugar, naturally grown culinary lavender, white balsamic vinegar, RAW apple cider vinegar (with the mother)

Lavender Elderberry Ginger Shrub
Deep, rich, and slightly earthy. Dark elderberry and floral lavender make a complex, wine-like shrub that's lovely year-round.

Try it: with sparkling water, in a mocktail with ginger beer, or with bourbon or brandy.

Ingredients: Organic elderberries (Sambucus canadensis), organic elderflowers, naturally grown culinary lavender, organic ginger, organic cane sugar, white balsamic vinegar, RAW apple cider vinegar (with the mother)

Lavender Strawberry Basil Shrub
Sweet strawberries meet fresh basil and lavender for a garden-fresh, herbal shrub. Think summer farmers market in a glass.

Try it: with club soda, gin, or tequila, or in a sparkling mocktail with a basil leaf.

Ingredients: Organic strawberries, organic basil, naturally grown culinary lavender, organic cane sugar, white balsamic vinegar, RAW apple cider vinegar (with the mother)

FAQ 

 What is a shrub?
A shrub, or drinking vinegar, is a sweet-tart syrup made from fruit, herbs, sugar, and vinegar. It has been used for centuries as a refreshing drink base.

Does it taste like vinegar?
It has a pleasant tang, but the fruit, herbs, and sweetness balance it. Most people compare it to a tart, fruity soda.

Is it alcoholic?
No. Our shrubs are non-alcoholic and make excellent mocktails, but they also pair well with spirits.

How do I use it?
Start with 1 part shrub to 4 to 5 parts sparkling water, then adjust to taste.

How long does it last?
Refrigerate after opening and use within 6 months.

Why is there sediment?
Our shrubs are made with real fruit and herbs, so natural settling is normal. Shake gently before use.