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Carlyle House Historic Park

An Afternoon of 18th Century Mocktails

A row of colorful shrub syrup bottles on a wooden table.
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When colonists arrived from England, one popular method of preserving berries was to cover them with vinegar and allow them to ferment, eventually creating shrubs or drinking vinegars. These shrubs were then used to flavor water, soda, and even mixed into cocktails! And what pairs perfectly with shrub? Cheese! 

On November 1, explore three different shrub flavors paired with complementary cheeses in the Carlyle Gardens. 

  • Registration is required, and this program is non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.
  • Tickets include a shrub-based mocktail, one non-shrub mocktail, and a tour of the Carlyle House.
  • Small bites will be available as palate cleansers.
  • Shrub will also be available for purchase in the museum shop.

Having trouble registering? Please call 703-549-2997 or email carlyle@nvrpa.org.

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