Mixing cocktails can be fun or difficult, depending on your cocktail-mixing abilities. We love anything that makes mixing cocktails easier and these shrubs are perfect. A shrub is a syrup made from fruit and vinegar. The vinegar preserves the fruit, which is then used to mix cocktails or mocktails. (Check out our Homemade Plum Shrub here if you want to make your own). These shrubs from Happy Girl Kitchen Company are not only delicious and convenient for making cocktails, but they're awesome flavors too. Happy Girl Kitchen Company is located in Northern California and hand makes shrubs, jams, pickles and more. They work closely with area farmers and use organic produce for all their products. If you want a non-alcoholic drink, feel free to take out the alcohol (skip the mimosa, as Prosecco is a main ingredient). The drinks we've created taste good with and without the alcohol.
STRAWBERRY GINGER MULE
(makes one cocktail)
INGREDIENTS:
2 ounces happy girl kitchen strawberry ginger shrub
1 ounce vodka (optional)
3 ounces or more ginger beer
mint, lime and strawberries for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
Combine strawberry ginger shrub, vodka (if using) and ginger beer and stir to combine. Top with ice, mint leaves and a squeeze of lime. Cheers!
ORANGEBAY ROSEMARY SHRUB RUM PUNCH
(makes one cocktail)
INGREDIENTS:
3 ounces Happy Girl Kitchen Orangebay Rosemary Shrub
2 ounces rum (optional)
club soda
DIRECTIONS:
Combine the Orangebay Shrub, rum (if using) and club soda and stir to combine. Top with ice and enjoy!
GRAPEFRUIT SAGE MIMOSA
(makes one cocktail)
INGREDIENTS:
3 ounces Happy Girl Kitchen Orangebay Grapefruit Sage Shrub
5 ounces chilled Prosecco
DIRECTIONS:
Pour the shrub into your favorite glass. Top with Prosecco and stir gently to combine. Garnish with grapefruit slices if desired. Cheers!
POMEGRANATE JALAPENO MARGARITA
(makes one cocktail)
INGREDIENTS:
3 ounces Happy Girl Kitchen Pomegranate Jalapeno Shrub
1 ounce tequila (optional)
1/2 ounce triple sec (optional)
1-2 oranges, squeezed
lime juice (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Combine Pomegranate Jalapeno Shrub, tequila, triple sec, orange juice and lime juice if using. Stir to combine. Add ice and serve.
How To Add Happy Girl Kitchen Shrubs To Your Delivery: CSA members - head on over to our online Farm Stand Market to customize your upcoming delivery. The Market is open from noon on Thursday until 10 am, 2 days before your scheduled delivery day. After you confirm your produce items, click the orange button "Confirm and Continue To Other Farm Products" to add the products to your delivery.
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