Pyewackets Traditional

Wholesale Botanical Shrubs, Cocktail Mixers, Herbal Tonics & Bitters

Pyewackets Traditional creates handcrafted botanical drinking shrubs, herbal tonics and bitters that bring extraordinary flavour to cocktails, mocktails and sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks. For bars, restaurants, cafés and hospitality venues looking to offer something beyond conventional soft drinks and mixers, this Australian producer opens up a world of creative possibilities.

Made using traditional methods, seasonal fruit, botanicals and carefully selected herbs, the range offers vibrant, complex flavours that can transform sparkling water into an exciting alcohol-free spritz or add an unexpected dimension to cocktails. From bright citrus and fragrant florals to warming spices and refreshing herbs, there is plenty of inspiration for beverage menus.

The range also presents opportunities for gourmet retailers, delicatessens, specialty beverage stores and businesses seeking distinctive Australian-made gifts.

Speak to Katrina about creating a unique and refreshing drinks menu – with and/or without alcohol – that will have your customers swooning over every sip.

Wholesale Drinking Shrubs for Cocktails, Mocktails & Botanical Sodas

Botanical cordials for alcohol-free spritzers. Just add sparkling water.

Discover the centuries-old tradition of drinking shrubs, a type of botanical cordial made by preserving fresh seasonal fruit and herbs through fermentation in vinegar. Pyewackets Traditional follows methods dating back approximately 500 years, cold pressing whole produce and incorporating homegrown and foraged botanicals. Every shrub is handcrafted in small batches without heat pasteurisation.

Simply add a splash to sparkling water for a refreshing botanical soda, use as a cocktail mixer or create sophisticated alcohol-free drinks with remarkable depth of flavour. Available in 200ml and 500ml bottles.

• Blood Orange Turmeric Shrub - Bright, tangy blood orange with earthy turmeric, creating a vibrant citrus drink with a gently warming botanical character.
• Watermelon Basil Shrub - Juicy, refreshing watermelon paired with fragrant basil for a fresh, summery flavour that works beautifully in spritzers and cocktails.
• Ooray Plum & Vanilla Shrub - Rich, fruity native ooray plum balanced with smooth, aromatic vanilla for a distinctive Australian botanical drinking experience.
• Rosemary Lemonade Shrub - Zesty lemon and aromatic rosemary combine for a refreshing herbal lemonade with a sophisticated savoury edge.
• Pineapple Mint Julep Shrub - Tropical pineapple meets cooling mint in a lively, refreshing blend inspired by the classic mint julep.
• Mango Lime Jalapeño Shrub - Luscious mango, zesty lime and a lively jalapeño kick create a tropical blend with sweet, sour and spicy notes.
• Mandarin & Pine Shrub - Sweet, fragrant mandarin with distinctive pine aromatics, bringing citrus brightness and a refreshing forest-inspired character. Limited-edition seasonal flavour.
• Emerald City Shrub - A vibrant green botanical blend with a refreshing, herbaceous character, offering an intriguing alternative to traditional fruit-based mixers.
• Strawberry Rose Shrub - Sweet, juicy strawberries complemented by delicate floral rose notes for an elegant, fragrant spritz or cocktail.
• Cucumber Hibiscus Shrub - Crisp, cooling cucumber meets the floral tartness of hibiscus, creating a light, refreshing botanical drink.
• Ruby Grapefruit & Galaxy Hops Shrub - Tangy ruby grapefruit meets aromatic Galaxy hops for a citrus-forward, pleasantly bitter flavour with craft-beer-inspired complexity. Limited-edition flavour.
• Magnolia & Pear Shrub - Delicate pear and fragrant magnolia blossoms create an elegant, gently floral drinking shrub with soft fruit notes. Seasonal flavour.

Mini Shrub Bottles for Sampling, Retail & Gifting

The 50ml mini shrub bottles offer an easy way to explore different flavours without committing to a larger bottle. Each mini makes approximately two shrub spritz drinks when mixed with sparkling water. Their compact size makes them appealing for retail impulse purchases, tasting experiences, gift hampers and customers who enjoy creating special alcohol-free drinks at home or while travelling.

Available flavours: Watermelon Basil, Blood Orange Turmeric, Ooray Plum & Vanilla, Pineapple Mint, Rosemary Lemonade, Strawberry Rose, Mango Lime Jalapeño, Cucumber Hibiscus, Emerald City and a Seasonal Surprise Shrub.

Wholesale Herbal Tonics

Pyewackets Traditional's herbal tonics draw on traditional herbal preparations using certified organic apple cider vinegar infused with herbs, roots, fruit and spices. Each batch is infused for a minimum of 10 months, developing complex botanical flavours. Available in 200ml and 500ml bottles.

• Fire Cider Immunity Tonic - A bold, fiery blend featuring garlic, ginger, turmeric, chilli and horseradish. Pungent, spicy and warming, with the sharpness of apple cider vinegar.
• Flora Cider Digestive Tonic - A botanical herbal vinegar tonic developed around traditional digestive herbs, offering an aromatic, tangy flavour profile.
• Forest Cider Adrenal Tonic - An earthy, herbaceous tonic drawing on traditional botanical ingredients, with a complex, grounding flavour.
• Verdita Detox Tonic - A vibrant green herbal tonic featuring a fresh, savoury botanical character and the tang of traditionally infused apple cider vinegar.

Wholesale Botanical & Digestive Bitters

Crafted with carefully selected herbs, spices and botanicals, the bitters range brings depth, aroma and complexity to drinks. These concentrated herbal preparations can be added to sparkling water and other beverages, while the range also appeals to customers interested in traditional digestive bitters. Available in 50ml and 100ml bottles.

• Calm Bitters Tincture - A gentle, aromatic herbal blend featuring strawberry gum, chamomile, vanilla and other botanicals, with soft floral and herbal notes.
• Energy Bitters Tincture - Rich cacao and bright mandarin peel meet warming spices and aromatic herbs. A bold, complex flavour reminiscent of Italian bitters with hints of spiced chocolate.
• Aromatic Digestive Bitters - A classic bitters blend with bright citrus, warming spices and fragrant herbs. Orange peel, ginger, vanilla and traditional bitter botanicals create a balanced, aromatic profile.
• Herbal Bitters Gift Box - A beautifully presented collection of three digestive bitters, Calm, Energy and Aromatic, offering a range of botanical flavour experiences in one gift-ready package.

For Bars, Restaurants, Cafés & Foodservice

Create a drinks menu that customers will remember. Pyewackets Traditional offers hospitality operators an opportunity to introduce imaginative cocktails, botanical sodas, sophisticated mocktails and alcohol-free aperitifs with genuine flavour complexity.

From a refreshing Watermelon Basil spritz or a Rosemary Lemonade cooler to a Mango Lime Jalapeño cocktail, the shrubs provide a versatile starting point for seasonal menus and signature drinks. The bitters add another dimension to beverage creation, while the herbal tonics introduce customers to traditional botanical preparations.

Whether developing an entirely new non-alcoholic drinks menu or refreshing an established cocktail offering, speak with Katrina about flavour combinations and creative serving possibilities that complement your venue.

For Retailers & Specialty Beverage Stores

Pyewackets Traditional offers gourmet grocers, delicatessens, health food stores and specialty beverage retailers a distinctive range of Australian-made shrubs, herbal tonics and bitters. With unique flavour combinations and convenient bottle sizes, the products appeal to customers seeking alternatives to conventional drinks, as well as options for home entertaining and gifting.

For Gourmet Gifting & Gift Hampers

Pyewackets Traditional's handcrafted botanical drinks make distinctive additions to gourmet gift hampers and cocktail-themed gifts. The 50ml mini shrubs are excellent for sampling and gifting, while larger bottles and the Herbal Bitters Gift Box offer thoughtful options for food lovers and home entertainers.

Why Choose Pyewackets Traditional?

• Traditional craftsmanship: Shrubs are produced using centuries-old fermentation techniques, cold pressing fresh produce without heat pasteurisation.
• Handcrafted in small batches: Careful small-batch production places emphasis on flavour, botanical ingredients and traditional preparation methods.
• Distinctive flavour combinations: Explore fruit, herbs, spices, flowers and Australian native ingredients across a diverse range of botanical blends.
• Creative hospitality applications: Add depth and originality to cocktails, mocktails, botanical sodas and signature alcohol-free beverages.
• Retail and gifting opportunities: Multiple bottle sizes, mini shrubs and gift-ready bitters provide options for different retail customers and occasions.
• Thoughtfully selected botanicals: The range incorporates homegrown, ethically foraged and carefully sourced ingredients, with certified organic apple cider vinegar used in the herbal tonics.

Wholesale Enquiries

Speak with Katrina about wholesale supply, the product range and creating distinctive cocktails, refreshing botanical sodas and sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks that will have your customers coming back for more. Use the enquiry form or contact details on this page to discuss your wholesale requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can bars and restaurants buy wholesale botanical cocktail mixers in Australia?

Pyewackets Traditional supplies handcrafted botanical drinking shrubs made with fruit, herbs and spices. These concentrated mixers can be used to create distinctive cocktails, mocktails and refreshing botanical sodas for hospitality venues.

What can cafés and restaurants use to create sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks?

Drinking shrubs offer an alternative to conventional cordials and soft drinks. When mixed with sparkling water, they create refreshing botanical sodas with complex fruit, herbal and floral flavours. They can also be incorporated into signature alcohol-free cocktails.

Are there Australian-made drinking shrubs available for wholesale supply?

Yes. Pyewackets Traditional produces handcrafted drinking shrubs using traditional fermentation methods, cold-pressed fruit and botanical ingredients. The range includes citrus, tropical, floral, herbal and seasonal flavour combinations.

What are drinking shrubs and how are they used in cocktails?

Drinking shrubs are concentrated fruit and botanical preparations preserved through fermentation in vinegar. They add fruit flavour, acidity and complexity to drinks and can be mixed with sparkling water or incorporated into alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails.

Where can retailers source unusual botanical drinks and mixers?

Pyewackets Traditional offers shrubs, herbal tonics and bitters for specialty retailers, gourmet grocers, delicatessens and beverage stores. The range provides alternatives to conventional cordials and mixers, with distinctive flavour combinations and several bottle sizes.

Are there wholesale cocktail mixers suitable for mocktails and alcohol-free menus?

Yes. The Pyewackets drinking shrubs can be mixed with sparkling water, soda or other non-alcoholic ingredients to create sophisticated mocktails and botanical refreshments. Hospitality operators can experiment with different flavours to develop signature drinks.

What Australian botanical drink products are suitable for gourmet gift hampers?

The Pyewackets Traditional range includes 50ml mini shrub bottles, larger drinking shrubs and a boxed collection of three herbal bitters. These products can be incorporated into gourmet hampers, cocktail-themed gifts and specialty beverage collections.

Can hospitality businesses get advice on creating a unique drinks menu?

Yes. Speak with Katrina from Pyewackets Traditional about the range of shrub flavours and how they can be incorporated into creative cocktails, refreshing botanical sodas and memorable non-alcoholic beverage menus.