MOTHER shrub Mint Julep

MOTHER shrub
Black Cherry Mint Julep

2-3 teaspoons black cherry shrub
1 teaspoon simple syrup or
a pinch of sugar
2-3 oz high proof bourbon
a few sprigs of fresh mint leaves
crushed ice

Gently muddle mint, a few teaspoons of MOTHER shrub Black Cherry shrub and a teaspoon of simple syrup in the bottom of a julep cup. Half-fill cup with crushed ice, add bourbon. Stir. Add more crushed ice if needed. Garnish with mint and cherries.

Cheery Cherry Soda or Cocktail

Add equal shots rum (Vitae Spirits is our fave) and MOTHER shrub Black Cherry shrub to a tall glass filled with ice.
Top with orange mango sparkling water. (Orange sparkling water works too!)
Add a squeeze of lime and garnish with mint.

Make this a delicious shrub soda - sans alcohol.
Add 1 oz black cherry shrub to an ice-filled glass.
Top with orange mango sparkling water. (Or orange sparkling water works too!)
Add a squeeze of lime and garnish with mint.