03/26/26 - Bitters & Shrubs Making

Learn how to craft custom bitters and shrubs to bring complex flavor and health benefits to your cocktail/mocktail game. Time & Location Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT Preserved, 5540 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618 About the Event In this hands-on workshop we will learn how to make and blend botanical extracts (alcohol and glycerine based) to create bitters that are both delicious and helpful to the digestive system. We will also craft shrubs from seasonal fruit, perfect for adding bright notes to mixed drinks, but also to salad dressings, marinades and other culinary applications. Workshop participants will take away a custom bitters blend and a shrub-in-progress to macerate and strain at home. This class is led by fermentation educator, gardener and clinical herbalist Helena del Pesco. All students will receive a 10% discount on post-workshop purchases in our store. All Workshop Sales are final. Reschedule requests require 5 days advanced notice. Review our complete Cancellation Policy here.