A shrub drink is made up of surprisingly simplistic ingredients when considering the complex flavor profiles it can offer. The first element found within any given shrub is apple cider vinegar. This is the key fermented aspect of the shrub drink and gives it a quality that is like no other. It has been considered a potent health tonic over the past centuries and works to give the drink a kick that is similar to carbonation. Of course, apple cider vinegar alone has a bitter quality that most tend to avoid. It starts with freshly squeezed juice [...]

Apple cider vinegar is one of the main ingredients in shrub drinks and acetic acid is the main compound responsible for its plethora of health benefits. Shrub drinks are excellent for diabetics who are looking for an alternative to harmful options that are packed full of sugar. There are some natural sugars from the fruit but those are the good kind that can be easily processed by the body and encourage overall wellness. Even if you aren't diabetic, these are a great substitute for soft drinks that are essentially poison. Aids in Weight loss Studies have shown [...]

You may be pondering, "Are fruit shrubs good for you?" and the answer is a resounding yes! This is because at Shivelight we use only the base ingredients of the earth to forge a delicious natural beverage. There is no-nonsense here as you read through what the drinks contain. We have nothing to hide here and are encouraging a deliciously pure experience that is becoming increasingly rare these days. You might find that some other shrub drinks use ingredients that are sub-par with fruit that isn't as fresh. We operate with integrity while squeezing only the freshest [...]

You might be wondering, "how long does a shrub last in the fridge?" and the answer might surprise you because it's not your typical beverage. There are laws in place that cause every product to contain an expiration date, but because our shrubs contain apple cider vinegar, they will last far beyond this because they're a natural preservative. You will reap the benefits of a beverage that can sit in your fridge for long periods of time without going bad. In fact, you could leave it outside the fridge as well because the apple cider vinegar will [...]