Are you ready for a refreshingly fruity, perfectly fizzy, light drink to sip away those long summer days? Then this Sparkling Blackberry Soda is for you! With just a few simple ingredients, this ice-cold beverage will have you swinging in the sunshine and seeing bubbles. Bonus-it's fancy enough for Mother's Day, or a casual Sunday brunch.
It's really easy to recreate your favorite drinks at home. So why not skip the yucky ingredients and make something the whole family can sip on?
Blackberries are the perfect fruit to pair with almost anything. They can be used in sweet and savory dishes. In drinks, their tart flavor adds a touch of sweetness, with citrus-like notes. Now, who can resist that?
What you will need to make blackberry soda
- Blackberries- Fresh is best, but you can use frozen.
- Sugar and water- For the blackberry simple syrup which is what sweetens the soda.
- Seltzer or club soda
- Ice- Gotta keep it cold!
- Lime, lemon, mint or frozen blackberries for garnish- Optional.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
First, you make a blackberry simple syrup using just blackberries, sugar, and water. Then you add the syrup to a glass with lots of ice, then top with seltzer or club soda, and done!
Variations
Feel free to adjust the amount of blackberry simple syrup and/or club soda to get the perfect ratio for the blackberry sparkling soda. If you want to mix it up, try some of these ideas.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract for a blackberry-vanilla soda.
- Instead of plain seltzer or club soda, try using a flavored seltzer. Lime or Lemon sparkling sodas will pair very well.
- Make it boozy! Add 1.5 ounces of vodka or gin, for a refreshing summer cocktail.
- Swap out the blackberries for raspberries or strawberries to make a variation on the blackberry simple syrup.
Storage and make ahead
You can make the blackberry simple syrup in advance and store it in a glass container in the fridge for up to 1 month. When you are ready to make your blackberry drink, just grab your chilled blackberry syrup and add the club soda and ice.
💡Top tip
When straining the blackberries, be sure to press the back of the spoon against the berries to release as much juice as possible. You really want all that blackberry flavor!
FAQ
Blackberries are tart, tangy, and sweet with citrus-like notes. They contain many hard seeds, so be sure to strain out all the seeds when making the syrup.
Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with my blackberry soda!
📖Recipe
Sparkling Blackberry Soda
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth
- glass jar for storage
Ingredients
Blackberry Simple Syrup
- 6 ounces (about 1¼ cups) blackberries, fresh or frozen
- ¾ cup (6 ounces) white granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (6 ounces) water
Blackberry Soda
- ice
- 2-4 tablespoon blackberry simple syrup
- plain seltzer or club soda
- lemon, lime, mint or frozen blackberries for garnish,
Instructions
Blackberry Simple Syrup
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, water, and sugar. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it comes to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved and the blackberries have softened, about 5-7 minutes.6 ounces (about 1¼ cups) blackberries, fresh or frozen, ¾ cup (6 ounces) white granulated sugar, ¾ cup (6 ounces) water
- Once the sugar has dissolved, mash the blackberries with a spoon or muddler to release their juices. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove the solids/seeds. Transfer the syrup to a clean glass jar or bottle and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Makes about 1 cup of syrup (enough for 4-8 drinks).
Blackberry Soda
- Fill a glass with ice. Add 2-4 tbsp. of the blackberry simple syrup. Top with seltzer or club soda. Garnish with fresh lime, lemon, mint, or frozen blackberries.ice, 2-4 tablespoon blackberry simple syrup, plain seltzer or club soda, lemon, lime, mint or frozen blackberries for garnish,
Notes
Nutrition*
*Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary depending on many factors, such as products used, measurements and substitutions, therefore it is recommended that you obtain nutritional calculations based on your own finished recipe.
Marilyn says
The simplicity of this recipe is outweighed only by its tastiness! Blackberries are delicious and the fizziness of the sparkling soda is so refreshing. And not that I tried this addition, but adding your favorite spirit would be a fantastic idea for a summer cocktail. If that’s not your speed, the drink is delicious on its own. Def give it a try!!!
Jennifer says
Now that's my idea of experimenting! Thanks for giving it a try.