(parentheses) is a vinegar-based botanical beverage created by sober entrepreneurs, Tawny Lara (author) and Nick Mechak (former sommelier). They wanted a caffeine-free, non-alcoholic option that wasn’t loaded with sugar, fizz, or touting pseudo-science. So they created these botanical beverages based on traditions of herbal medicine as a palate for complex, elegant flavor. Enjoy (parentheses) on the rocks, neat, add an adult-use tincture, or get weird. Seriously, we encourage you to get creative with your drink!

(before) is designed to elevate the senses, make your mouth water, and to get ready for a nice meal (or something else). Featured herbs include gentian, ashwagandha, and prickly ash with complimentary notes of cardamom, citrus, and rose.

(after) is meant to help calm the mind and stomach while winding down. Featured herbs include angelica, lavender, and chamomile with added notes of wood and a slight smokiness from cherry bark, marshmallow root, and black cardamom.