Ingredients
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Method
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Add berry puree, cranberry juice, and syrup to a shaker with ice
Shake and strain into a glass over ice
Top with sparkling water
Garnish with fresh berries
Glassware
Served over ice
Garnish
Skewered
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use ripe, in-season berries for best flavor
Chill sparkling water or wine well before topping
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Sparkling Berry.
Berry 75
A modern evolution of the French 75 with fresh blackberry syrup and sparkling wine—vibrant, fruit-forward, and elegantly effervescent.
Spiced Berry Sparkler
A contemporary cocktail that fuses ripe berries with warming spices and effervescent sparkle, embodying the farm-to-glass movement with seasonal ingredients and artisanal preparation.
Sparkling Berry Royale
A modern evolution of the classic Kir Royale, marrying crisp Champagne with complex berry liqueur for a sophisticated, celebratory cocktail.
Huckleberry Sparkler
A modern cocktail that captures the spirit of the American Northwest, celebrating the uniquely sweet-tart flavor of the wild huckleberry.
History & Heritage
“A flexible modern template, the Sparkling Berry borrows from bellinis and spritzes to showcase seasonal berries with effervescent lift—equally at home as a mocktail or with a splash of spirits.”
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Brandy Collins
Brandy, lemon, and sugar lengthened with sparkling soda—an elegant, effervescent Collins variation.