5 oz BottleAll of our infused vinegar start with locally made organic, raw, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar and are infused with wild foraged plants from the Muskoka region.Infused vinegar is wonderful used in salad dressings, marinades or simply drizzled on steamed veggies or any other culinary creation you can imagine. White Pine (Pinus strobus) imparts a subtle, savoury flavour that 'plays well with  others' in marinades and sauces.Ingredients: Organic apple cider vinegar, natural white pine extract.Shake before use, sedimentation is natural. Once opened this vinegar will last a year in your pantry. For fresher flavour keep in your fridge.

White Pine Vinegar

Wild Muskoka Botanicals

5 oz BottleAll of our infused vinegar start with locally made organic, raw, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar and are infused with wild foraged plants from the Muskoka region.Infused vinegar is wonderful used in salad dressings, marinades or simply drizzled on steamed veggies or any other  culinary creation you can imagine.Wild Leek (Allium tricoccum) leaves are harvested in the early spring and have a strong pungent flavour and smell which is best described as a mix of onion and garlic. This vinegar is best enjoyed fresh as a finishing sauce or served with bread and oil to fully experience their wild flavour and aroma. Wild Leeks or 'Ramps; are a very popular wild food that has over-harvested in many parts of its range. We use only the leek leaves which allows us to sustainably harvest the flavour of ramps without killing the plants.Ingredients: Organic apple cider vinegar, natural wild leek leaf extract.Shake before use, sedimentation is natural. Once opened this vinegar will last a year in your pantry. For fresher flavour keep in your fridge.

Wild Leek Vinegar

250 mL BottleShrubs are a concentrated syrup of fruit, sugar &amp; vinegar. They are rich and flavorful. Perfect for making healthy sodas &amp; cocktails.We make our Cranberry &amp; Spruce Shrub using cranberries grown in Muskoka and fresh-freeze them so we can make our small batch shrub all year. We use our Spruce Tip infused apple cider vinegar and organic cane sugar to create this  concentrated drink mix that is great for holiday cocktails.Ingredients: cane sugar*, apple cider vinegar* with spruce tip** extract, cranberries***, cranberry juice***, ginger*.*certified organic **wildcrafted ***locally grownCranberry Mule1 ½  oz Vodka ¾ oz Cranberry &amp; Spruce Shrub Juice of half a lime Ginger aleCombine lime juice, cranberry juice, vodka and ginger beer in mug. Stir. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cranberries.

Cranberry & Spruce Shrub

250 mL BottleShrubs are a concentrated syrup of fruit, sugar &amp; vinegar. They are rich and flavorful. Perfect for making healthy sodas &amp; cocktails.We make our Strawberry &amp; Sumac Shrub using local strawberries we pick at their peak from a local ecological farm and fresh-freeze them so we can make our small batch shrub all year. We use our Sumac infused apple cider vinegar and organic cane sugar to create this concentrated drink mix that tastes like summer.Ingredients: cane sugar*, apple cider vinegar with Sumac extract*, Strawberries**.* Certified Organic** Locally grown (untreated)<h3>Strawberry Spiked Lemonade</h3>1 ½ oz Gin (or Vodka) optional¾ oz Strawberry &amp; Sumac Shrub3 oz lemonadeFresh strawberry for garnish<h4>How to mix</h4><ul><li>Fill a shaker with ice cubes and add all ingredients.</li><li>Shake and strain into a chilled glass with crushed ice.</li><li>Garnish with a fresh strawberry.</li><li>Top with soda if you wish.</li></ul>

Strawberry & Sumac Shrub

1 oz Dropper BottleThese bitters are made with local Ontario cranberries, wildcrafted juniper and birch syrup are inspired by the gorgeous rock barren landscapes of east Muskoka. Made for the true gin fan they are great in any gin-based cocktail but also work well in a Manhattan or vodka-based cocktails.Ingredients: 40% alcohol extracts of Cranberry ***, Juniper**, Dandelion **, Blue Vervain**, Gentian *. Cranberry juice*, Birch syrup***Certified Organic ** Wildcrafted ***Muskoka grownAdd a dash of bitters (5-20 drops) to your favorite cocktail or in a bit of water before meals.<div class="rte tab-content tab-content-0 current"><div class="rte tab-content tab-content-0 current"><h2>Granite Martini</h2>2 oz gin1/2 oz dry vermouth1 dropper Rock Barren BittersCranberry &amp; Lemon peel for garnishCombine all ingredients other than lemon peel in shaker with ice. Shake well and pour into chilled martini glass. Twist peel over glass, skewer on cocktail pick and serve.</div></div><div class="text-left content--flex rte"><h3>What Are Bitters?</h3>Bitters are a traditional cocktail ingredient made of bitter and aromatic herbs infused in alcohol. Used as only a few drops per drink they are the ‘salt &amp; pepper’ that brings out flavour and character to your drinks. The prohibition era collapsed the thriving bitters industry. Until the early 21st century the selection of bitters was extremely limited.Our WILD BITTERS are a part of the movement to bring back craft cocktails. We use wildcrafted ingredients, high-quality organic herbs in our bitters. They are formulated using traditional herbal knowledge and attention to providing flavors applicable to modern craft cocktails. Being alcohol extracts bitters will last for many years, but over time the flavors will change. Enjoy your craft bitters!</div>

Rock Barren Bitters

1 oz Dropper BottleThis is our original bitters formula crafted with traditional bitters dandelion leaf and root, burdock root, lemon balm grown in our homestead gardens, organic lemon peel and a dash of local honey. This is a great citrus bitters for classic cocktails or taken straight up or in soda water before or after meals to support digestion and liver function.Ingredients: 40% Alcohol, extracts of Dandelion **, Lemon Balm **, Lemon peel*, Burdock**, Yellow Dock**, Gentian *, Raw Honey.*Certified Organic ** WildcraftedAdd a dash of bitters (5-20 drops) to your favorite cocktail or in a bit of water before meals.<div class="rte tab-content tab-content-0 current"><h2>Elderflower Smash</h2>2 oz Gin1 ½ oz elderflower liqueurJuice of half a lemon1 dropper Citrus Roots Bitters4-5 mint leavesCombine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and pour into cocktail glass with ice. Garnish with mint sprig.</div><div class="text-left content--flex rte"><h3>What Are Bitters?</h3>Bitters are a traditional cocktail ingredient made of bitter and aromatic herbs infused in alcohol. Used as only a few drops per drink they are the ‘salt &amp; pepper’ that brings out flavour and character to your drinks. The prohibition era collapsed the thriving bitters industry. Until the early 21st century the selection of bitters was extremely limited.Our WILD BITTERS are a part of the movement to bring back craft cocktails. We use wildcrafted ingredients, high-quality organic herbs in our bitters. They are formulated using traditional herbal knowledge and attention to providing flavors applicable to modern craft cocktails. Being alcohol extracts bitters will last for many years, but over time the flavors will change. Enjoy your craft bitters!</div>

Citrus Roots Bitters

1 oz Dropper BottleWe make our Forest Fire Bitters by hand-harvesting cedar from the wildest of places in Muskoka. Next, we start a fire using the bush craft technique of the cedar bow-drill. We char the fresh cedar leaf and branches over the fire and then jar and smother in locally distilled smoked rye whiskey. After steeping they are blended with extracts of bitter herbs. These bitters are perfect for adding smokey or woodsy flavour to your favourite cocktail.Ingredients: 40% alcohol with extracts of Eastern White Cedar **, Dandelion**, &amp; Gentian *.*Certified Organic     ** WildcraftedAdd a dash of bitters (5-20 drops) to your favorite cocktail or in a bit of water before meals.<h2>Muskoka Maple Cocktail Recipe </h2>2 oz rye whiskey½ oz maple syrup 1 dropper Forest Fire bittersCedar leaf &amp; cherry for garnishIn a mixing glass combine whiskey, maple syrup &amp; bitters. Mix well and strain into low ball glass filled with ice and garnish with fresh cedar and cherry.<div class="text-left content--flex rte"><h3>What Are Bitters?</h3>Bitters are a traditional cocktail ingredient made of bitter and aromatic herbs infused in alcohol. Used as only a few drops per drink they are the ‘salt &amp; pepper’ that brings out flavour and character to your drinks. The prohibition era collapsed the thriving bitters industry. Until the early 21st century the selection of bitters was extremely limited.Our WILD BITTERS are a part of the movement to bring back craft cocktails. We use wildcrafted ingredients, high-quality organic herbs in our bitters. They are formulated using traditional herbal knowledge and attention to providing flavors applicable to modern craft cocktails. Being alcohol extracts bitters will last for many years, but over time the flavors will change. Enjoy your craft bitters!</div>

Forest Fire Bitters

1 oz Dropper BottleThese spiced bitters are made with aromatic Wild Sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis) root and fragrant cardamom pods along with traditional bitter herbs and flavored with maple syrup. These bitters are wonderful in creamy drinks and the carminative action of the cardamom is helpful for settling upset stomachs.Ingredients: 40% alcohol extracts of Sarsaparilla**, Cardamom*, Gentian*, Angelica*, Burdock**, Gentian *. Maple syrup***Certified Organic ** WildcraftedAdd a dash of bitters (5-20 drops) to your favorite cocktail or in a bit of water before meals.<h2>Dockside Coffee Cocktail Recipe </h2>2 oz Irish cream liqueur¼ dropper Spiced Maple bittersCoffee ice cubes In a glass with coffee ice cubes pour over Irish cream liqueur and bitters and serve. Can also be prepared in a blender for a daiquiri style drink.<div class="text-left content--flex rte"><h3>What Are Bitters?</h3>Bitters are a traditional cocktail ingredient made of bitter and aromatic herbs infused in alcohol. Used as only a few drops per drink they are the ‘salt &amp; pepper’ that brings out flavour and character to your drinks. The prohibition era collapsed the thriving bitters industry. Until the early 21st century the selection of bitters was extremely limited.Our WILD BITTERS are a part of the movement to bring back craft cocktails. We use wildcrafted ingredients, high-quality organic herbs in our bitters. They are formulated using traditional herbal knowledge and attention to providing flavors applicable to modern craft cocktails. Being alcohol extracts bitters will last for many years, but over time the flavors will change. Enjoy your craft bitters!</div>

Spiced Maple Bitters

Young Spruce tips have a delightful citrus flavor that creates amazing culinary products of all kinds. For this product, wild harvested spruce tips have been ground and combined with organic cane sugar to create a delicious wild spice. This spruce tip sugar will bring incredible wild flavor to your favorite dishes, the possibilities are endless!Ingredients: Organic cane sugar, spruce tips.Spruce Tip Sugar comes in a 2 oz glass jar. Kept in a cool, dry place it will keep for a year.

Spruce Tip Sugar

Wild Muskoka Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) berries are the base of this spice with organically grown thyme, oregano, parsley from our garden and blended with ground rich sesame. Za'atar is a spice staple middle eastern blend that is so versatile! It can be used on meats, veggies, rice, and breads.Ingredients: staghorn sumac berries**, thyme*, oregano*, parsley*, sesame seeds*, sea salt.*organic **wildcraftedMuskoka Za'atar comes in a 2 oz glass spice jar. Kept in a cool, dry place it will keep for a year.

Muskoka Za'atar

This flavorful, yet low-salt spice mix is the perfect healthful option to spice up your favorite savory dishes. Young Stinging Nettle (Urtica Dioica) tops are harvested by hand and dried at their prime to be rich in vitamins and minerals. We fresh toast, and grind organic sesame seeds toadd richness and healthy fats. We add just a touch of our spruce tip cured sea salt to finish. This spice mix is wonderful to sprinkle on potato dishes, popcorn, on grain dishes, salads or your favorite snack.Ingredients: nettle leaf**, sesame seeds*, sea salt, spruce**.*organic **wildcraftedNettle Gomasio comes in a 2 oz glass spice jar. Kept in a cool, dry place it will keep for a year.

Nettle Gomasio

This aromatic herbal spice mix was developed to create and honour the most iconic tree of the Muskoka region, White Pine (Pinus strobus). Pine needles are very rich in Vitamin C, and also have a scent and flavour similar to citrus. As a spice, White Pine pairs well with Rosemary as cooking really brings out their flavour. This spice mix iswond erful to sprinkle on potatoes, root vegetables, or chicken before roasting.Ingredients: Himalayan pink salt, wildcrafted White Pine, and certified organic Rosemary.White Pine &amp; Rosemary Salt comes in a 2 oz glass spice jar. Kept in a cool, dry place it will keep for a year.

White Pine & Rosemary Salt

We start with high quality fine sea salt and cure it with fresh harvested White Spruce (Picea glauca) tips. We then combine it with garlicy Ramps / Wild Leek (Allium tricoccum) leaves and peppery Sweet Gale (Myrica gale) catkins to create a most unique true northern spice mix that you won't find anywhere else. Use this fine ground spice mix as a finisher on all your savory dishes such as eggs, meats, cooked vegetables. Also makes an amazing spice for popcorn!Ingredients: sea salt, wildcrafted spruce tips, wild leek &amp; sweet gale.Wild Salt comes in a 2 oz glass jar. Kept in a cool, dry place it will keep for a year.

Wild Salt

250 mL JarMilkweed is a wonderful wild food that is relatively unknown. It is abundant and makes a delicious tender vegetable similar in flavour to green beans when prepared properly. We take summer harvested small milkweed pods, prepare them through a process of leaching to make them edible and pickle them in a standard pickling brine of apple cider vinegar, pickling spice and our organically grown garlic. These soft pickles make an interesting addition to pickle trays and cheese platters, as a cocktail garnish, and they are also wonderful on sandwiches and burgers and their tenderness allows them not to 'slide out' like a traditional pickle can sometimes do. They make a wonderful conversation starter at parties!Our milkweed pods are harvested in large old fields that have never been sprayed and are harvested in a way that does not harm the plant or the Monarch Butterflies that rely on them.Ingredients: milkweed, apple cider vinegar, water, garlic, pickling salt &amp; spicesOnce opened these pickles will last 6 months in the fridge

Pickled Milkweed Pods - large

125 mL JarMilkweed is a wonderful wild food that is relatively
 unknown. It is abundant and makes a delicious tender vegetable similar 
in flavour to green beans when prepared properly. We take summer 
harvested small milkweed pods, prepare them through a process of 
leaching to make them edible and pickle them in a standard pickling 
brine of apple cider vinegar, pickling spice and our organically grown 
garlic. These soft pickles make an interesting addition to pickle trays 
and cheese platters, as a cocktail garnish, and they are also wonderful 
on sandwiches and burgers and their tenderness allows them not to 'slide
 out' like a traditional pickle can sometimes do. They make a wonderful conversation starter at parties!Our milkweed pods are harvested in large old fields that have never been sprayed and are harvested in a way that does not harm the plant or the Monarch Butterflies that rely on them.Ingredients: milkweed, apple cider vinegar, water, garlic, pickling salt &amp; spicesOnce opened these pickles will last 6 months in the fridge

Pickled Milkweed Pods - small

Hi! We are new here on Foraged :)Wild Muskoka Botanicals is the producer of artisan wild foods and cocktail mixers. Our ingredients are locally foraged in a sustainable manner, and then hand-produced on a small scale in an effort to maintain our focus on providing high-quality products made with ecological integrity. Wild Muskoka Botanicals is based out of our health-certified production kitchen and Wild Spirit Permaculture Homestead on the western edge of Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada. Laura Gilmour, owner of Wild Muskoka aims to reconnect people with the natural world and to promote health and wellness through incorporating wild plants and traditional herbal medicines back into people’s modern lives through creating wild food products and teaching ethical foraging, herbal medicine, and nature connection programs.