Basil & Rhubarb Tonic
In 2018, Siren Shrub Company was established with a mission to create space for everyone at the table—no matter their drinking preference. Siren Shrub has been crafting sophisticated shrub mixers from organic apple cider vinegar, organic cane sugar or maple syrup, and a fruit, root or herb ever since. For this recipe, co-founder Mindy McCord provides a delicious example of how shrubs allow anyone to craft delicious complex cocktails simply, with or without alcohol.
Ingredients
2 ounces Basil Siren Shrub
1 ounce lime juice
½ cup chopped rhubarb
Pinch of salt
4 ounces gin, optional
Tonic water
Directions
In a shaker, muddle the shrub, lime juice, rhubarb and salt.
Add ice and the gin (if using) and shake for 30 seconds.
Add ice to two glasses, strain the cocktail into glasses, and top with tonic water.