What is a Shrub drink?

A shrub is a fruit-infused drinking vinegar. Bright, tangy and packed with flavor. Mix Shrubadee with sparkling water for a refreshing non-alcoholic drink, or use it to create mocktails and cocktails.

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Berry Me in Bubbles Mocktail

Berry Me in Bubbles Mocktail

  • 1 serves

  • 3-4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.25 oz Shrubadee! Blackberry Basil Shrub
  • 2 oz blackberry purée (or muddled fresh blackberries)
  • ½ oz fresh lemon juice
  • 2–3 fresh basil leaves, lightly slapped
  • 3–4 oz ginger beer or sparkling water (for a lighter profile)
  • Ice
  • Optional: 1–2 dashes aromatic bitters (for a deeper, moodier finish)

Instructions

1. Start the Flavor Party:
Add the shrub, blackberry purée, lemon juice, and basil leaves to a shaker.

2. Give It a Wiggle:
Add ice and shake gently — just enough to get everyone acquainted without turning the basil into confetti.

3. Pour the Purple Magic:
Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice.

4. Bring on the Bubbles:
Top with ginger beer for a spicy sparkle or sparkling water for a bright, airy fizz.

5. Make It Cute:
Finish with a basil sprig and a couple of glossy blackberries. Because your mocktail deserves to look fabulous as you do.

Flavor Notes

  • Juicy blackberry right up front

  • Basil adds that fresh, herbal wink

  • Shrub tang keeps everything lively and balanced

  • Ginger beer brings warm spice (or go sparkling for a lighter, brighter vibe)

Berry Me in Bubbles Mocktail