February is for LOVERS and SELF LOVE. The LOVE Shrub was created with Valentine’s Day is mind and is a delightful combination of Hibiscus, Cherry Blossoms, Quince and Meyer Lemon Juice. It is delicious on its own mixed with sparkling water and also pairs well with vodka for a pretty cocktail.

Love Shrub

• 1 oz Sauvie LOVE Shrub

• 2 ozs Vodka or sparkling water

• 5 ozs Ginger Beer

• Pink lemon slices and/or candied orange slices

• Rose petals

• Sprig of Rosemary

• Mix all liquid ingredients, pour over crushed ice and garnish with citrus,

  rose petals and rosemary

Every fall I look forward to the tomatillo harvest, not only for salsa verde, but especially for that once a year opportunity to make a Tomatillo Shrub to add to a Sauvie Shrubs version of a Margarita. This year it was Tomatillo, Pineapple & Turmeric and it did NOT disappoint. 

Tomatillo Shrub-Rita

• 1 oz Tomatillo, Pineapple, Turmeric Shrub

• 2 oz Tequila

• 2 oz fresh lime juice

• 2 oz Ginger Beer

• 2 oz Sparkling water

• Lime wedge and pineapple slice to garnish

Serve on the rocks. Omit the tequila and replace with more sparkling water for a refreshing non-alcoholic version.