Cool Hand Pickle Brine
Who would have thought shrubs would make the perfect base for quick refrigerator pickles? Just add some water and vinegar to lengthen the brine, and the pickle possibilities are endless.
BRINE
1/4 cup CHC shrub
1/2 cup organic apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup filtered water
1 tsp salt
PICKLE IDEAS
Cucumbers, thinly sliced
Red onion, thinly sliced
Carrots, thinly chopped
Radishes, thinly sliced
Mix brine ingredients in a separate bowl. Pour over dry ingredients until covered. Refrigerate in a covered container for at least 8 hours and enjoy within 2 weeks.
Double Gold, 2025 San Francisco Ready to Drink Competition
Best in Class Finalist, 2025 San Francisco Ready to Drink Competition
Made with fresh whole pineapples, organic ginger root, and turmeric root. All ingredients are macerated whole with organic apple cider vinegar and organic cane sugar for up to one week. No powdered spices or flavorings means our Pineapple Turmeric Ginger Shrub is bursting with fresh and funky tropical flavors. Try it with gin or rum and as a base for salad dressings and marinades.
For Cocktails: Add ½ oz shrub to 2 oz spirit plus soda or citrus
For Shrub Sodas: Mix ½ oz shrub per 6 oz bubbly water
Ingredients: Pineapples, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Ginger Root, Turmeric Root, Salt.
Cocktail recipes using this shrub:
Cool Hand Spritz
Bee Karma
Polanco
Descanso
Chapala
Crystal Cove
Condesa
Cool Hand Collins
Cool Hand Margarita
Tropea Mocktail