Rooted in regional sourcing
Made with pressed fruit + honey + botanicals
farm-to-can tonics
READY-TO-DRINK TONICS CRAFTED WITH
ORCHARD FRUITS, HONEY AND BOTANICALS
sourced in proximity.
CHERRY RHUBARB
Our seasonal tonic crafted with
tart cold-pressed rhubarb, bright cherries, local honey, and an amaro hazelnut finish.
APPLE MARIGOLD
our signature sparkling tonic crafted with juicy pressed apples, tart unripe grapes, a touch of honey and orchard botanicals.
Rooted in Regional Sourcing
At Fruitbelt, we create an elevated take on the traditional tonic.
We craft each can with intention, celebrating midwest-grown ingredients while helping cultivate and revitalize the crops that make our region unique.
TASTING CARD
Fruitbelt is layered by nature and
crafted from real fruit and orchard botanicals.
each can unfolds a little differently with every sip.
This tasting card is an invitation to slow down and listen, notice the colors, take in the aroma, and taste Fruitbelt the way your senses guide you.
One card is automatically added to each order.
how to enjoy
1. Chilled
Straight from the fridge: crisp, tart, and refreshing
2. Over ice
Poured over a big cube or crushed ice for slower sips and softer edges
Unbuckle your Fruitbelt knowledge
What is the 'Fruit Belt'?
The "Fruit Belt" is a stretch of land along the Great Lakes known for its rich soils, rolling orchards, and microclimate magic. That's where we grow, gather, and can every drop of Fruitbelt.
What's in a can?
Our drinks come in a 7.5 oz can — an authentic single serving. We use the good stuff: pressed fruit juice, a drizzle of honey for sweetness, and our own blends of botanicals sourced from our Midwestern backyard. No tricks, just trees.
Where do we get our fruit?
We search high and low for the best tart fruit to make our tonics. We work with Midwestern growers, orchards, and wineries to source apples, cherries, rhubarb, and verjus, choosing fruit for its flavor, character, and connection to the region.
What makes Fruitbelt special?
Rooted in the orchards of Michigan, Fruitbelt collaborates with fruit growers throughout Michigan and the mid-west to source the best tart fruit and encourage the re-introduction of 'forgotten' crops to our fruit-growing landscape. In fusing a variety of 'orchard botanicals' into our bitters, we honor the visible and invisible processes and species who sustain and enliven the orchard.
Beyond apple, we aim to bring 'forgotten' fruit crops back to Michigan and the greater Midwest landscape. By working with farmers who are willing to grow them and fruit processors who are willing to convert the fruit in small batches, and by heralding the unique taste and benefits of these fruits, we hope to encourage the widespread revival of indigenous crops, enhancing biodiversity and restoring the soil. To learn more about 'forgotten fruits,' click here.
Does Fruitbelt contain quinine?
No! We use the word tonic in its original sense, meaning something revitalizing and reinvigorating.
While many modern tonic waters get their signature bitterness from quinine, Fruitbelt is made with a blend of locally sourced botanicals and fruits instead. The result is a bright, tart drink with plenty of complexity, no quinine required.