Blackberry lavender soda cocktails blend fruity and floral flavors for a refreshing summer drink. The deep purple hue and bubbly texture make this cocktail visually appealing.
This easy recipe combines blackberry syrup, lavender syrup, vodka, and soda water for a light and fragrant beverage.
The cocktail offers a balance of sweet and tart notes from the blackberries with a hint of herbal lavender. It’s perfect for sipping on warm evenings or serving at outdoor gatherings.
The recipe can be adjusted to make a non-alcoholic version by omitting the vodka.
Homemade syrups allow for customization of flavors and sweetness levels.
Fresh blackberries and dried culinary lavender produce the best results. Garnishing with fresh berries and lavender sprigs adds an elegant touch to the presentation.
Blackberry Lavender Soda Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Tall glass
- Measuring jigger
- Ice
Ingredients
- 6-8 fresh blackberries
- 1/2 oz lavender simple syrup
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz gin
- Ice
- Soda water
- Lavender sprig and blackberry for garnish
- Fresh blackberries give the best flavor but frozen work too.
To make lavender syrup, steep 1 tablespoon dried lavender in 1 cup hot simple syrup for 30 minutes,
Instructions
- Add blackberries and lavender syrup to shaker. Muddle well.
- Pour in lemon juice and gin (if using). Fill shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain into ice-filled glass.
- Top with soda water.
- Stir gently to mix.
- Garnish with lavender sprig and blackberry.
Muddling the berries releases their juice and color. Shake with ice to chill and dilute slightly. The soda adds fizz, so add it slowly to avoid overflow.
Notes
Tasting Notes
This Blackberry Lavender Soda Cocktail offers a refreshing blend of flavors. The first sip reveals a sweet and tart blackberry taste. It’s followed by a subtle floral note from the lavender.
The drink has a light, bubbly texture from the soda. Its color is a deep purple, thanks to the blackberries. The aroma combines fruity and floral scents.
Sweetness levels can be adjusted to taste. Less sugar allows the lavender to shine through more. More sugar brings out the blackberry flavor.
The cocktail is best served cold over ice. This keeps it crisp and enhances the fizzy quality. A garnish of fresh blackberries and a sprig of lavender adds visual appeal.
The flavors in this drink work well together. They create a balanced and unique taste experience. It’s a great choice for those who enjoy fruit-based cocktails with a twist.
Substitute
Don’t have blackberry and lavender? No problem. You can swap out ingredients to create tasty alternatives.
Replace blackberries with raspberries or blueberries for a similar fruity flavor. Frozen berries work well too.
Instead of lavender, try rosemary or thyme for an herbal note. Mint also pairs nicely with berries.
For the soda base, lemon-lime soda or tonic water can stand in for plain seltzer. Ginger ale adds a zesty kick.
Skip the vodka to make it non-alcoholic. Or use gin or white rum for a different spirit.
Here’s a quick substitution guide:
- Berries: Blackberry, raspberry, blueberry
- Herbs: Lavender, rosemary, thyme, mint
- Soda: Seltzer, lemon-lime, tonic, ginger ale
- Alcohol: Vodka, gin, white rum, or none
Mix and match to create your own custom drink. The basic recipe stays the same – just swap in your chosen ingredients.