About Desert Shrubs

Shrubs are fruit-infused drinking vinegars. They have historical roots in the Middle East that date back as far as wine. The word ‘shrub’ comes from the Arabic sharab (syrup/to drink). Shrubs were originally made to preserve fruit and cool the body down. Later, colonizers popularized them across Europe (as they do), and shrubs took many forms: mixed with water as a refreshing drink, mixed with rum and lemon to help with scurvy, and even poured over ice in early Italy, where sorbet was born! In modern times, shrubs are making a comeback, where they are still enjoyed in many ways: -Over ice with sparkling water or iced tea -In cocktails and mocktails -In salad dressings and other kitchen creations -Drizzled over yogurt or ice cream -In espresso tonics …and much more! At Desert Shrubs, however, we believe that everyone deserves to enjoy the luxury of a fun drink and the health benefits that shrubs offer. We intentionally keep our prices accessible & keep our flavors down-to-earth to be enjoyed across different palettes. Our shrubs are naturally vegan and gluten-free with no added dyes/colors or artificial preservatives. We care deeply about the environment and our local community, so we source all our produce and herbs locally, and make sure to recycle packing materials and bottles whenever possible. Our goal is to share shrubs far and wide. We want people to love these shrubs as much as we do! Read their story