A clear glass pitcher filled with a golden iced beverage and carbon bubbles, garnished with a lemon slice, styled on a wooden surface with red apples and yellow flowers in warm sunlight.

FARM-TO-CAN TONICS

READY-TO-DRINK TONICS CRAFTED WITH
ORCHARD FRUITS, HONEY AND BOTANICALS
sourced in proximity.
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Rooted in regional sourcing
Made with pressed fruit + honey + botanicals

APPLE MARIGOLD

Pressed apples from Dietrich Orchards, pressed unripe grapes from Arrowhead Vineyards, botanicals sourced and steeped in MI by Robyn Cleveland, and honey from The Great Lakes Bee Co
Making a great tonic takes the whole orchard, and we’re grateful to our neighbors and partners who make it possible.
We hope you'll love it like we do.
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A can of Fruitbelt Tart Sparkling Tonic in Apple Marigold flavor stands next to a clear glass filled with an amber-colored drink and ice, on a plain light background.

what: a tart sparkling tonic made with ingredients sourced in proximity.

made in: MICHIGAN, USA

Non-alcoholic

ingredients:
Four ingredient illustrations labeled 01 through 04 on a white background: a sliced apple, a green grape cluster, orange flowers, and a dollop of golden yellow honey.


01. apples 02. verjus (juice of unripe grapes)
03. botanicals 04. honey

Rooted in Regional Sourcing

Fruitbelt creates 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.

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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.
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A fruitbelt Tasting Card with printed guidelines and a tasting wheel diagram, shown on a solid light blue background.

what: A guide to Fruitbelt's tasting notes, ingredients, and the flavors from midwestern orchards

what you need:


01. chilled fruitbelt can 02. pen/pencil 03. glass 04. tasting card

how to enjoy

1. Chilled

Straight from the fridge: crisp, tart, and refreshing
A hand holding a clear plastic cup filled with a yellowish liquid, set against a background of green bushes and foliage.

2. Over ice

Poured over a big cube or crushed ice for slower sips and softer edges
Glass of yellow liquid with ice and lime garnish on a wooden surface, surrounded by spices and limes.

3. Mixed

Plays well with spirits and zero-proof. Find recipes here.

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 — with just 45 calories and 14 grams of sugar, all derived from the juice of freshly pressed fruit, verjus, a drizzle of honey, and our own blend of botanical bitters. No tricks, just trees.
Where do we get our fruit?
We search high and low for the best tart fruit, which have antioxidant polyphenols in abundance, for our tonics. Some of the most potent and healthful fruits — aronia and elderberry — grow wild in our region, but are not yet commercially cultivated.
Responding to demand from artisan chefs and drink makers, some growers are beginning to pioneer these nutrient-packed and flavorful fruits as niche crops.
What makes Fruitbelt special?
Rooted in the orchards of Michigan, Fruitbelt collaborates with fruit growers throughout Michigan 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 instead. The result is a bright, tart drink with plenty of complexity, no quinine required.