What Are Shrubs And Oxymels?

Shrubs and oxymels are delicious, easy to make, nutrient dense drinks that are made with herbs, fruit and apple cider vinegar. Yes, you read that right, vinegar! But not just any apple cider vinegar, you want to use the raw unpasteurized vinegar with the mother because of all the health benefits it has. These drinks help alkalize your body and are very beneficial for your gut health and digestion.

Is There A Difference Between Oxymels And Shrubs?

There is a difference between an oxymel and a shrub. An oxymel is on the medicinal side of the spectrum because herbs are infused in the honey and vinegar. Fire cider is a perfect example of an oxymel. See my article and get the recipe for fire cider.

Oxymels are an infusion of herbs, raw apple cider vinegar and honey. These medicinal drinks are shelf-stable and versatile. This sweet and sour ages old remedy can be enjoyed by itself, or mixed into beverages or salad dressings for delicious tonic enjoyment.

Shrubs are a wonderful way to preserve seasonal fruits whether you buy them at a farmers market, grow them or wild harvest them.

A shrub is a concentrated syrup of fruit infused vinegar and honey. This concentrated sweet and vinegary syrup is the mixer added to ice water, club soda, clear sodas or alcohol. I really like drinking shrubs with just ice water or club soda, they’re refreshing and cooling with a nice zing to them.