Savory and Sweet Shrubs: Tart Mixers for Delicious Cocktails and Mocktails (Michael Dietsch)

A long-awaited new book from the original shrubs aficionado―recipes for the vintage mixer made modern with zesty herbs and spices.

Michael Dietsch took the mixology community by storm with Shrubs, the definitive guide to making and using the vinegar-based, Colonial-era drink mixer. In this companion collection, he expands on the concoction’s versatility by embracing the fresh flavors of herbs and spices. From mint, sage, nutmeg, and peppercorn to rose hip, vanilla, and green and black teas, readers will love experimenting with unique infusions like Cilantro Lime Jalapeño, Passion Fruit Basil, and Guava Vanilla Honey. Dietsch provides recipes for 50 shrubs as well as dozens of cocktails, mocktails, and craft sodas that feature them. Readers will fall in love with refreshments like Gin Cocktail with Pomegranate, Grapefruit, and Ginger and Strawberry Habanero Spring Cocktail. Complete with full-color photography, Savory and Sweet Shrubs is a must-have addition to every bar cart and bookshelf.