High Desert Bar | Botanical Shrubs

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. Available Now 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.