Limited Edition: Prickly Pear and Damiana

Part of our Travel Collection, this limited-edition Prickly Pear and Damiana shrub draws inspiration from Jill's recent trip to Mexico. Lush prickly pear brings soft fruit notes and subtle sweetness, while damiana adds an herbal, floral character. The result is layered and unexpected, balancing bright refreshment with botanical depth.

Earlier this year, Jill and her family travelled to Todos Santos, a small town with a reputation for exceptional surf, authenticity, and art. Just an hour from Cabo, it feels worlds away. Red dusty roads juxtaposed against rolling hills filled with things growing, whales more likely to be spotted than cruise ships, handmade tortillas and sculpture found in equal proportion around cobblestoned corners, beaches both wild and backed up against construction sites, and a subtle undercurrent of something slightly spirit-y throughout.

For the drive back to the airport, Jill stocked up on local treats—outrageous strawberries and cream, chili-coated dried mangos, and a kombucha flavored with something she'd never heard of: damiana. All delicious, all of that place, all expanding. Such are some of the gifts of travel.

Urban Pharm Shrubs are versatile. Start by adding a shrub splash to sparkling or still water. Make your morning apple cider vinegar dose something to savor rather than throw back. Add a sprig of rosemary for texture. Don’t look now, but you may have a festive mocktail or cocktail on your hands. Shrub up your next marinade or dressing. Play around to your liking.

Each little bottle has about 7 servings, depending on how vinegar-forward you like your beverages to be.

We have adorable gift boxes for this limited edition shrub. Note that boxes are sent unassembled (so not recommended if you're sending directly to a gift recipient). You can add to your order at check out!

Raw apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar is a tried & true health aid. Thanks to acetic acid and loads of friendly bacteria, apple cider vinegar supports digestion, lowers blood sugar, and improves insulin sensitivity.

Raw honey: Honey is sweet and delicious, as well as rich in antioxidants. Although the body processes honey as it does cane sugar (raising blood sugar levels), the composition of honey actually improves blood sugar regulation.

Prickly pear brings a vibrant sweetness with subtle notes of berry and melon. Long treasured in desert regions, it’s rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and betalains, compounds known for their anti-inflammatory properties.

Damiana is an aromatic herb native to Mexico, with a soft, floral character and hints of honey and spice. Traditionally used in herbal wellness practices, it’s known for its calming qualities and uplifting spirit.

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Ingredients
🌵 1 oz Urban Pharm Prickly Pear & Damiana Shrub
🌵 ¾ oz fresh lime juice
🌵 1 oz coconut water
🌵 Top with sparkling pink grapefruit water
🌵 Ice
🌵 Lime

Directions
🌵 Fill a pretty glass with ice.
🌵 Add shrub, lime juice, and coconut water.
🌵 Top with sparkling grapefruit water.
🌵 Stir gently and garnish.