Botanical Shrubs

High Desert Botanical Bar

Bright, complex, and alive with acidity.

Our Botanical Shrubs are crafted from fruit, organic sugar, champagne vinegar for a softer feel, and whole botanicals to create vibrant mixers that bring balance and energy to a drink.

Shrubs, sometimes called drinking vinegars, have been used for centuries to add brightness and depth to cocktails, tonics, and refreshing drinks. Their gentle acidity lifts flavors, making each sip feel crisp, layered, and refreshing.

Each shrub in our collection is inspired by the landscape surrounding our farm in northern New Mexico, orchard fruit, desert herbs, garden harvests, and wild botanicals that thrive in the high desert.

Add a splash to sparkling water, mix into cocktails, or build a botanical spritz with syrup and garnish.

Crafted slowly. Meant to be shared.

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Blue Mesa

Organic blueberries, bright lemon citrus, and a clean spearmint finish. Lively, and refreshing.

Pairs with
Gin, vodka, sparkling water

Try with
Spruce tips or lemon garnish

Strawberry Basil

Sun-ripened strawberries and garden basil come together in a bright, fragrant shrub with soft herbal depth. Fresh, vivid, and beautifully balanced.

Pairs with
Gin, vodka, sparkling water, summer spritzes

Try with
Lemon slice, thyme sprig, or dried strawberry garnish

In the Glass
Strawberry and thyme open into something fresh and sun-warmed. Light, aromatic, and perfect over ice with sparkling water or a simple gin spritz.

High Desert Dirty

A savory, olive-forward shrub layered with bright citrus and desert botanicals. Briny, herbaceous, and unexpectedly refreshing with a clean, lifted finish.

Pairs with
Vodka, gin, tequila, savory cocktails

Try with
Lime, olive, or rosemary garnish

Seasonal Botanical Shrubs

Our shrubs follow the rhythm of the farm and the seasons. As fruit ripens, herbs bloom, and the landscape shifts, new flavors appear in small batches throughout the year.

Spring

Alpine Forest

Juniper, spruce tips, and bright citrus lift into a crisp, high-elevation profile. Fresh, resinous, and invigorating with a clean finish.

Pairs with
Gin, vodka, sparkling water

Try with
Spruce tips, rosemary, or lemon garnish

In the Glass
Evergreen and citrus come together in a cool, mountain-bright spritz. Crisp, clean, and deeply refreshing.

Summer

Violet Bloom

Delicate floral notes of lavender with citrus brightness and gentle acidity.

Pairs with
Gin, champagne, sparkling water

Try with
Lavender spear or lemon slice

In the Glass
Soft floral notes lift with citrus into a light, aromatic spritz. Elegant and quietly refreshing.

Adobe Vine

A savory shrub inspired citrus and warming spice create a bold, bright mixer.

Pairs with
Vodka, tequila, savory cocktails

Try with
Lime garnish or piñon spear

In the Glass
Bright tomato and citrus come alive in a bold, savory spritz. Try over ice or build into a desert Bloody Mary.

Autumn

Red Mesa

Chimayó chile, orange, and warm spice layered with tangy brightness.

Pairs with
Bourbon, tequila, winter cocktails

Try with
Orange slice or spiced sugar rim

In the Glass
Warm spice and citrus lift into a glowing, gently spiced drink. Perfect for colder evenings.

Golden Moon

Persimmon, honey, and herbs create a soft orchard sweetness balanced with bright acidity.

Pairs with
Sparkling water, bourbon, summer spritzes

Try with
Orange or dried peach garnish

In the Glass
Soft fruit and honeyed notes round into a gentle, glowing spritz. Smooth, warm, and easy to sip.

Winter

Black Orchard

Dark orchard fruit layered with warming spice and tangy depth. Rich and complex with beautiful balance.

Pairs with
Bourbon, rum, winter cocktails

Try with
Orange or apple garnish

In the Glass
Blackberry and thyme unfold into a deep, herbaceous sip with soft tartness and a grounded finish. Beautiful with bourbon or lengthened with sparkling water.

Hearth Resin

Forest resin, citrus, and subtle sweetness inspired by piñon and winter woods.

Pairs with
Bourbon, rum, winter spritzes

Try with
Orange garnish or rosemary sprig

In the Glass
Resin and citrus settle into a warm, grounding spritz. Deep, aromatic, and quietly comforting.

Simple Botanical Drink Formula

Shrubs are easy to use and instantly transform a drink.

High Desert Spritz

• 1 oz Botanical Shrub
• ½ oz Botanical Syrup
• 4–6 oz sparkling water
• Ice
• Botanical garnish

Stir gently and enjoy.

Ways to Use Botanical Shrubs

• Mix into cocktails or mocktails
• Add to sparkling water for a refreshing spritz
• Brighten lemonade or iced tea
• Use in a Bloody Mary or savory cocktail
• Pair with botanical syrups for layered drinks

Crafted in Small Batches

• Made with real fruit, herbs, and spices (seasonally available)
• Balanced with organic sugar and vinegar
• No artificial flavors or colors
• Inspired by the high desert landscape

Perfect Pairings

Our shrubs are designed to work with the full High Desert Botanical Bar. Pair with

• Botanical Syrups for aromatic sweetness
• Dried Botanical Garnishes for aroma and beauty
• Finishing Salts & Sugars for the final touch

Mix, match, and discover your favorite combinations.

Crafted from living ingredients, each bottle shifts subtly over time, just like the landscape it comes from.