Element Shrub FAQ (2024)

FAQs

How long does a shrub drink last? ›

Shrubs are vinegar-based, which means they have a very long shelf life. We say that our shrubs are good by two years from production time. They will last longer, and it's not harmful to enjoy them after the “good by” date, but the flavors might change and the color won't be as bright over time.

Once the Shrub is created, many can drink it on its own, top it with a seltzer, use as a marinade, or combine in a co*cktail! Of course you are not limited to just fruits. Some other common ingredients paired with shrubs are herbs, vegetables and nuts.

You can store them unrefrigerated and unopened for 18-24 months or 9-12 months once opened and refrigerated. Although they won't last that long once you've tried them in a co*cktail.

* Many of my pregnant and new mother customers find great relief and enjoy the fact that shrubs are a delightful way to both nourish and treat their body, mind and spirit. Most often this is done by making a healthy and delicious mocktail (just combine sparkling water and a tablespoon of shrub for a shrub spritzer)!

Cherry & Thyme Classic Shrub

This hearty herb is an excellent source of vitamin A and C, as well as dietary fiber, iron, manganese and copper.

Water problems: Both too much and too little water can stress a shrub out and cause it to turn brown. Fertilizer overload: Pouring too much fertilizer into plant beds can essentially burn your shrubs by increasing salt levels in the soil.

Bitters are made with a pure grain spirit inundated with bittering agents like fruit peels, spices, or funky stuff like bark or cassia. Tinctures act as straight-up botanical, fruit, or vegetable infusions without any bitterness. A shrub adds sugar to fruit juice and uses vinegar to cut the sweetness.

Most kombuchas are made with tea that contains caffeine and some commercially available kombuchas can contain a decent amount of alcohol. Shrubs on the other hand, only contain sugar, fruit or vegetables, and vinegar.

The term "shrub" is borrowed from the Arabic word sharāb meaning "to drink".

If your tastebuds get excited by tart things, you'll love shrubs. Just like any good co*cktail, a shrub is a mix of sour and sweet. You could try using them in place of a sweetener in your favorite co*cktail to add not only sweetness but also create a more complex flavor profile.

Do shrubs contain alcohol? ›

What Is A Shrub? In terms of drinks, a shrub is a non-alcoholic syrup made of a combination of concentrated fruits, aromatics, sugar, and vinegar. This sweet, yet acidic mixer is traditionally enjoyed as a component of a mixed drink with soda water.

The “best by date” is 2 years from the bottling date. However if left in a cool dark place they can last even longer. We have never seen a good Shrub go bad.

Rooibos Tea

The superstar South African export is famous for its numerous antioxidants and is an excellent source of vitamin C – essential for boosting sperm levels and quality. Additionally, rooibos does not contain caffeine - which in high dosages can affect a person's fertility.

Herbs such as St. John's Wort, taken to treat anxiety and depression, may disrupt hormonal balances. Echinacea and Gingko Biloba potentially damage reproductive cells and prevent sperm from fertilizing the egg. It's best to avoid these herbs specifically when trying to conceive.

Typically, a shrub can live a healthy life of 10 to 15 years. Your shrub may exist beyond that time frame—possibly even for decades—but once it crosses 15 years, the health and aesthetic of the shrub will decline.

How Long Does Beer Last? Beer is a food product and does have a shelf life. Because of this shelf-life, each can or bottle of beer brewed by Anheuser Busch has a “born on date” printed on its side. The shelf life for that can of Budweiser in your fridge or out in the garage is 110 days from the “born on date.”

2 1/2-3 gallons of water once a week around a 6-to-8 foot plant can keep it alive during low water periods. During hot, dry periods, water plants every 6 to 10 days. New plantings need water every 5 to 7 days.

In terms of mixed drinks, shrub is the name of two different, but related, acidulated beverages. One type of shrub is a fruit liqueur that was popular in 17th and 18th century England, typically made with rum or brandy and mixed with sugar and the juice or rinds of citrus fruit.