A shrub is a maceration in apple cider vinegar of fruit skins, barks, spices, herbs, and any other aromatics one may like. In this case, Shrub & Co has highlighted the blood orange, this ruby and ripe wondrous delight. The richest, deep flavour has other citrus feeling very small indeed. Think of that sweet and sour mouthful that tightens the tongue, swiftly followed by a satisfying bitterness.

Shrub & Co. is based in California and has for a mission to deliver fruit-forward potions, masterfully balanced with the tart notes of vinegar. Rescued from the obscurity of the colonial era and reimagined for today’s craft cocktail enthusiasts, shrubs enhance your favourite concoctions, and Shrub & Co. only uses non-GMO ingredients.