About
Our Name
Quite literally, pikklepuss means a sour face. "Don't be such a pikklepuss," our mother would tease if we woke up on the wrong side of the bed. When it came time to name a beverage built on the perfect tension of sweet and tart sensations, a word that elicits both a pucker and a smile felt like destiny.
Our Roots
The foundation for PIKKLEPUSS began in my rural childhood, surrounded by scratch-kitchen traditions. Our family brewed homemade root beer in my grandmother’s root cellar and spent countless hours “putting up” row after row of preserves alongside my mother and sisters. Growing up with a one-acre garden, where meals were truly farm-to-table, inspired my lifelong desire to nourish others, bring people together, and elevate the social table.
Years later, discovering shrubs was love at first sip and sparked a culinary obsession. I made shrubs from every fruit I thought might be “shrubbable.” I took my enthusiasm on the road, sharing early batches with friends and neighbors whose encouraging responses inspired me to keep going.
Now, those initial feedback sessions have grown into a personal mission: to share the complex, timeless magic of the shrub far and wide through the delightful beverages I create at PIKKLEPUSS.
A Deeply Cultured Pour
Long before modern sodas, vinegar-based infusions spanned centuries and geographies—from Babylonian times as a crisp tonic to 18th-century England as a sophisticated elixir to more traditional recipes across Mediterranean, Eastern European, and Asian cultures. We love that this beverage transcends time and borders. And now we’ve revived it for the modern sipping ritual.
Our Mission
To elevate the art of hosting. Pikklepuss belongs anywhere good conversation flows and the pace slows down. We believe that a truly spectacular drink shouldn't require complex mixology or compromise your wellness—serve something that delights your guests and leaves you more time to enjoy your favorite people.
Our Values
Uncompromising Flavor
It must taste spectacular! We craft bold, multi-layered profiles that serve as a delightful puzzle for your tastebuds.
Farm-to-Glass Integrity
We source premium, all-natural ingredients at the height of their season.
Conscious Hospitality
We encourage a community of slow-sipping, deep socializing, and making space for the moments that matter.
Relentless Curiosity
From culinary traditions to cultural history, we are constantly learning and appreciating the vibrant world around us.