5 Easy Shrub Mocktails to Sip All Spring Long

By Sherry Sutton

5 Easy Shrub Mocktails to Sip All Spring Long

Spring has arrived, the birds are gossiping again, and suddenly it feels socially acceptable to drink something fizzy out of a pretty glass at 2 PM. We support this.

If you’re looking for non-alcoholic spring drinks that feel a little special, shrub mocktails are about to become your favorite new thing. They’re bright, tangy, sometimes sweet, and always wildly easy to make. Plus, shrubs add that chef’s kiss flavor complexity that makes people say things like, “Wait…what’s in this?”

Below are five easy shrub mocktail recipes that are perfect for patios, picnics, brunches, or simply pretending your kitchen is a chic garden café.

No bartending degree required.

What is Shrub?

If you’re new here, let’s start with the basics.

Shrub is a fruit-forward drinking vinegar made with fruit, sugar, and vinegar. The result is a bright, tangy syrup that mixes beautifully into sparkling water, cocktails, and mocktails.

Shrubs have been used in drinks for centuries, and they’re making a comeback as people look for more interesting non-alcoholic drink options.

If you're curious, explore all of our flavors in the Shrubadee Shrub Collection.

1. The Garden Party Spritz

A floral, bubbly shrub mocktail that tastes like sunshine. In a meadow. Having a tea party.

If spring had a signature drink, this might be it. Light, sparkling, and just fancy enough to make a Tuesday feel important. It’s giving Bridgerton, it’s giving diamond of the season (we’re talking about you, pretty thang.)

You’ll need:

• 1 oz Shrubadee! Strawberry Shrub (berry or citrus works beautifully)
• 4 oz sparkling water
• Splash of fresh lemon juice
• Ice
• Garnish: mint + sliced strawberries

How to make it:

  1. Fill a glass with ice.

  2. Add your shrub and lemon juice.

  3. Top with sparkling water.

  4. Stir gently and garnish.

Flavor vibe: bright, refreshing, patio-approved. Voila.

2. Strawberry Basil Bliss

A classic spring mocktail that tastes like farmer’s market Saturdays makes you feel.

Strawberries and basil are basically spring’s power couple. Add a shrub and suddenly your mocktail tastes like it came from an uber fancy brunch menu. Cheers!

You’ll need:

• 1 oz Shrubadee! Strawberry Shrub
• 3 oz sparkling water
• 2 oz lemonade
• Fresh basil leaves
• Ice

How to make it:

  1. Lightly muddle basil in the bottom of your glass.

  2. Add ice and shrub.

  3. Pour in lemonade and sparkling water.

  4. Stir and garnish with a strawberry.

Flavor vibe: sweet, slightly herbal, garden fresh.

3. Citrus Sunshine Fizztopia

A bright non-alcoholic spring drink that wakes up your taste buds from their too-long nap time.

This one is basically sunshine in a glass. Perfect for brunch tables, baby showers, or any time you want something refreshing without alcohol.

You’ll need:

• 1 oz Shrubadee! Orange Shrub
• 3 oz orange juice
• 2 oz sparkling water
• Ice
• Garnish: orange slice

How to make it:

  1. Add shrub and orange juice to a glass filled with ice.

  2. Top with sparkling water.

  3. Give it a gentle stir and garnish.

Flavor vibe: bright, juicy, morning-friendly.

4. The Pink Porch Punch

A fruity shrub mocktail made for sipping outside in the sunshine.

This drink practically demands a rocking chair or a porch swing with your current read in tow.

You’ll need:

• 1 oz Shrubadee! Strawberry Shrub
• 3 oz cranberry juice
• 2 oz sparkling water
• Ice
• Garnish: lime wedge

How to make it:

  1. Fill glass with ice.

  2. Add shrub and cranberry juice.

  3. Top with sparkling water.

  4. Stir and garnish with lime.

Flavor vibe: tart, refreshing, gloriously sippable.

5. The Honey Lemon Garden Goddess

A cozy-meets-refreshing spring mocktail.

This one feels a little more mellow, like a soft breeze through an open window on an early spring day.

You’ll need:

• 1 oz Shrubadee! Lemongrass Shrub
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 3 oz sparkling water
• Ice
• Garnish: lemon wheel

How to make it:

  1. Stir honey and lemon juice together until dissolved.

  2. Add shrub and ice.

  3. Top with sparkling water and stir.

Flavor vibe: lightly sweet, citrusy, refreshing.

Why Shrubs Make the Best Mocktails

If you’re new to shrubs, here’s the quick version.

Shrubs are drinking vinegars made with fruit, sugar, and vinegar. The result is a bold, tangy flavor that adds depth to drinks without needing alcohol.

That’s why they’re perfect for mocktails. They give drinks complexity instead of just tasting like fancy juice.

In other words: less sugar bomb, more flavor magic.

Your New Favorite Spring Drink

The best part about shrub mocktail recipes is how flexible they are.

Mix them with:

• sparkling water
• lemonade
• iced tea
• citrus juice
• herbs like mint or basil

If it tastes like spring, it probably works.

So grab your favorite glass, add a splash of Shrubadee, and sip something bright.

Because spring drinks should feel a little joyful.

P.S. If you make one of these spring mocktails, tag us so we can see what you’re sipping. We fully support shrub-fueled main character moments.

Ready to Make Your Own Shrub Mocktails?

If these recipes gave you inspiration, start by picking your favorite flavor!

Shop the full Shrubadee Shrub Collection and start mixing your own spring mocktails.

Future you sipping something pretty on a patio will be a lot happier.

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