Shrubs - Pyewackets Traditional

Shrubs

Easily make delicious alcohol-free spritzers. Just add sparkling water. 

What is a Shrub?

Add a splash of shrub to water for a nutritionally dense and wildly delicious drink.

Using a method that goes all the way back to the Middle Ages, shrubs are fresh seasonal fruit and herbs that are preserved by fermentation in vinegar. Our shrubs are made the same way they would have been 500 years ago, by cold pressing and juicing whole produce and using homegrown and foraged herbs. They are made by hand, in small batches, without using heat to pasteurise or preserve.

In other words, a shrub is a kind of cordial that can be added to sparkling water to make a delicious and nutritious botanical soda.

Why are they called 'Shrubs'?

Shrub is an old English word for a fruit and vinegar drink.

Probably originating from the Arabic word 'sharab' meaning 'to drink' as shrubs were brought to 15th century England and adapted to medicinal tonics in early apothecaries.

Shrubs were very popular in colonial America, where they were first used in cocktails. Later, during the prohibition era, shrubs boomed as an alcohol-free alternative, served in bars and homes, utilising whatever fruity abundance was around.

Keep in the fridge.

Our shrubs are made traditionally, with cold pressed fruit and herbs that are fermented. Store them in the fridge and they will last you months.

How to make a shrub soda

Your new favourite drink is 500 years old! 
A concentrate of cold pressed fruit and herbs fermented on the apple cider vinegar mother. 

 

 

Custom Shrub Sampler Box - Pyewackets Traditional

Shrub Sampler Box

Makes 10 shrub sodas.

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Let customers speak for us

from 247 reviews

I have never tried an apple cider vinegar quite like this one! The flavour is amazing, so crisp and reminiscent of biting into a crunchy apple. I'm enjoying a daily dose straight from the spoon and as a herbalist am so grateful for the added layer of flavour and medicinal benefits this beautiful tonic is adding to my herbal medicines.

Jess Bosscha
Straight Up Apple Cider Vinegar
Straight Up Apple Cider Vinegar

This shrub is a perfect 👌 spring summer thirst quencher. It looks fancy enough to be a cocktail but without the calories or effects of alcohol. I have purchased this for myself and for my 3 daughters who all attest to its refreshing taste with added health benefits. They are also using it as an alcohol substitute for their afternoon tipples. It’s the best. 🥰🍹

Jan Tighe
Magnolia & Pear
Magnolia & Pear

Love this combination. Not sweet. So refreshing. Delicious

Sophie Todhunter
Pineapple Mint Shrub
Pineapple Mint Shrub

Just a wonderful drink, a sublime and refreshing pick me up. You can so taste the quality and the goodness. I love that I'm getting a nutritious boost with a tasty drink. So much better than ordinary old sugary cordial.

Vicki Sentas
Ooray Plum & Vanilla Shrub
Ooray Plum & Vanilla Shrub

Just so delicious! I’m so glad I came across these. Makes my pre dinner drinky very special without the alcohol!

Tracey Radford
Pineapple Mint Shrub
Pineapple Mint Shrub

I am obsessed with this shrub. I’ve tried a few different shrubs now, and all are delicious, but the flavor in this one far exceeded my expectations. It’s so fresh and delicate- the mint is a delicious addition. Perfect over soda and ice as an afternoon refreshment, especially in summer.

Joey Hespe
Emerald City Shrub
Emerald City Shrub

This is the second time I've ordered the samples boxes because I love the variety and introducing my friends to them!

Jill Pierce
Shrub Sampler Box
Shrub Sampler Box

This is the most refreshing drink I’ve ever had. I am totally addicted- such a thirst quencher added to ice and water. It is divine. I will be buying more.

Lise McCarthy
Rosemary Lemonade Shrub
Rosemary Lemonade Shrub

This is one one the tastiest drinks I've EVER HAD 🥰🥰🥰 I immediately jumped back on the website to see if I could order more, sold out which is amazing but so sad I only bought a small bottle. LOVE IT

Jessi Smith
Annie's Passion Pop Shrub
Annie's Passion Pop Shrub

Delicious, very refreshing!

Karen Connolly
Pineapple Mint Shrub
Pineapple Mint Shrub

Loved them all. Gave me a starting point to really explore the range without committing to a big bottle

Fiona Robinson
Shrub Sampler Box
Shrub Sampler Box
An instant favourite

Tried this one in the sample box and knew it would be a favourite. The balance of citrus with the turmeric is perfect.

Michelle Abel
Blood Orange Turmeric Shrub
Blood Orange Turmeric Shrub
A family favourite! Sunshine in a glass in winter.

Tried this in the sample box and had to order the full size after my 19 yr old decided this was better than drinking actual cocktails.

Michelle Abel
Pineapple Mint Shrub
Pineapple Mint Shrub

Love this idea! So handy for when you’re just not sure which flavour will be your favourite. A great tasting, quality product which is beautifully packaged and arrived so fast!

Wendy
Shrub Sampler Box
Shrub Sampler Box