M'tucci's Shrubs

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A popular question from new guests at M’tucci’s is: “What’s a Shrub?”

We use them to make cocktails, zero-proof cocktails, jams, and reductions for sauces. Still, what are they?

Shrubs are a sharp, tangy infusion of fruit, vinegar and sugar. They can be traced back to American colonial days, though regions across the globe, from the Middle East to Asia, have offered their own unique interpretations. The American version of the shrub dates back to 17th century England where vinegar was used as an alternative to citrus juices to preserve berries and other fruits.

M’tucci’s Shrubs are the creation of Partner/Vice-President Austin Leard. “I wanted to do something that would set us apart and that nobody else was doing. I had heard of Shrubs and did some research, but found very little information about them. So I started making small batches in mason jars. When I got the recipe right, I started experimenting with them in cocktails. The Collins-style with citrus, shrub and spirit has been an amazing combination,” he said.

Like many of the house made M’tucci’s products, our shrub process uses only fresh fruit and herbs and takes two weeks of maceration and stirring before they are ready to bottle.

Fans of Shrubs will find M’tucci’s Shrubs in Albertsons Market and Total Wine in addition to some of the area’s finer wine and liquor stores like Jubilation and Susan’s Fine Wines in Santa Fe. Our four main flavors are: Strawberry Basil, Blueberry Raspberry, Pineapple Rosemary, and Blackberry. They are for sale at all our locations or you can order them on Amazon. Click here.

Watch La Gazzetta for details on a special, new flavor that will be available during our 10th Anniversary in July. Hint: it’s local and it’s smoked!

Weekend Specials

M’tucci’s Italian

Ravioli - Linguica Sausage & Ricotta Filling, Calabrian Peppers, Mushrooms, Tropea Onions, Spinach, Gorgonzola, Thyme, Cream Sauce, Pecorino, Parsley $25

14 oz. NY Strip - Salt Water Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Lemon, Balsamic Reduction $37

Pan-Seared Branzino- Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Grilled Artichokes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $35

Braise - New Mexico Red Chile Pork Sparerib, Calabacitas, Roasted Corn, Onions, Colonnata Butter, Feta $27

Weekend Cocktail

Not Your Typical Tiki - Kahlúa, Giffard Banana Liqueur, Vara Rum, Cream, Vanilla Simple Syrup


M’tucci’s Moderno

14 oz Hand Cut Ribeye - Salt Water Potatoes, Sautéed Broccolini, Salsa Verde $42

Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Broccolini, Roasted Artichoke, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce, Prosciutto Powder $31

Sackett Farms Pork Piccata - Spaghetti, Arugula, Diced Tomatoes, Capers, Feta Cheese, Lemon Butter Sauce $23

Weekend Cocktail

Boat Shoes Punch - Beefeater London Dry Gin, St Germain Liqueur, Aperol Liqueur, Grapefruit Juice, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, Simple Syrup

M’tucci’s Twenty-Five

Sackett Farms Pork Tenderloin - Smoked With Sage, Citrus, Braised Beets, Pickled Kale, Pineapple Shrub Vinaigrette $23

Pan-Seared Arctic Char - Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Braised Greens, Artichoke Hearts, Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce $34

14 oz Hand Cut Ribeye - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Charred Broccolini, Smoked Blackberry Bone Marrow Compound Butter $42

Weekend Cocktail

Squeeze The Day! - Housemade Limoncello, Prosecco, Soda Water, Lemon Juice

M’tucci’s Bar Roma

Ciambotta Alla Gnocchi - Handmade Gnocchi, Zucchini, Eggplant, Red Pepper Ragú, Mint, Almond Gremolata Garnish $18

Pan-Seared Swordfish - Garlic Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Roasted Artichokes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $35

Weekend Cocktail

Coco Fashion - Coconut Oil Fat Washed M’tucci’s Barrell Bourbon, M’tucci’s Barrell Bourbon, Coconut Oil, Orange Bitters, Simple Syrup

Live Music for June & July

M’tucci’s Bar Roma - Wed 6:30-8:30 

6/24 Jazz Brasiliero (Saturday Nob Hill Music Series)

6/25 Gilbert Uribe (Only Sunday in June) 

6/28 Shane Wallin

7/5 TBD

7/12 Delaney Davis (feature)

7/19 Lani Nash

7/26 Shane Wallin

M’tucci’s Twenty-Five - Thursday 6:30-8:30 * Friday 7:30-9:30  

6/23 Gilbert Uribe

6/29 Amy Faithe

6/30 Alex Long

7/6 RJ Perez 

7/7 Javier Ortega 

7/13 Eryn Bent 

7/14 Delaney Davis (feature)

7/20 Matt Jones

7/21 Alex Long 

7/27 Chessa Peak

7/28 Cali Shaw

M’tucci’s Moderno - Thursday 6:30-830 *Friday 7:30-9:30 

6/23 Cali Shaw

6/29 Lani Nash

6/30 Chris Dracup

7/6 Matt Jones

7/7 Justin Nuñez 

7/13 Delaney Davis ( feature )

7/14 RJ Perez 

7/20 Jacob Chavez

7/21 Matt Jones

7/27 RJ Perez 

7/28 Lani Nash

Thanks for reading. See you next Friday. Ciao!