This apricot shrub from Girl Meets Dirt is a plant-based fruit concentrate crafted from early-season apricots, inspired by a colonial preservation recipe. Ideal for mixologists, brunch hosts, and anyone who loves fruit-forward beverages, this shrub brings orchard sweetness and earthy depth to sparkling water, iced tea, or cocktails.

• Versatile beverage base: Mix ½–1 oz shrub with 8 oz sparkling water for a refreshing tonic, or combine with spirits for a bright, fruity cocktail
• Colonial-inspired recipe: Based on a traditional fruit-juice preservation method that celebrates the fleeting apricot season
• Easy cocktail formula: Shake ½–1 oz shrub with 1–1½ oz spirit and ice, top with sparkling water, a squeeze of citrus, and a dash of bitters
• Great for brunch drinks: Add to sparkling wine for a fruit-forward spritz, or stir into iced tea for a sweet, tangy twist
• Simple serving suggestion: Try mixing apricot shrub with sparkling water, a splash of lemon, and fresh mint for a sunny, nonalcoholic sipper
• Made by Girl Meets Dirt: A small-batch producer focused on preserving seasonal fruit at its peak