This summer heat has been relentless—if you’re feeling it too, here’s a cool, simple drink to help. I recently tried the new Blackberry flavor from SpinDrift and it inspired this refreshing Blackberry Lemon Basil Fizz.
SpinDrift is a sparkling water brand that uses real fruit, not artificial flavorings or added sweeteners. Their lineup includes favorites like Cucumber, Grapefruit, Raspberry Lime, and now Blackberry. The Blackberry variety blends fresh-squeezed blackberries with a touch of lemon for a naturally flavored sparkling water that’s light, fruity, and not overly sweet.
After chilling a can and taking my first sip, I loved the naturally tinted color and bright blackberry flavor. It’s a thirst-quencher rather than a sugary soda—just a gentle hint of berry sweetness. Hands down, it’s my new favorite SpinDrift flavor.
Inspired by that flavor, I created the Blackberry Lemon Basil Fizz: a fizzy summer beverage made by blending fresh blackberries, lemon juice, basil, and raw honey, then pouring the puree over SpinDrift Blackberry. The result is bubbly, flavorful, and perfect for hot days.
If you’ve made other blended sparkling drinks before, this one follows the same easy method. You’ll need a blender and just five main ingredients:
- SpinDrift Blackberry
- Fresh blackberries
- Fresh lemons
- Fresh basil
- Raw honey
The basil may sound unusual in a sweet drink, but it brings a subtle savory note that complements the blackberries beautifully. I rarely add herbs to sweet beverages, but here it works wonderfully.
To make the Blackberry Lemon Basil Fizz: pour a can of SpinDrift Blackberry between two glasses. In the blender, puree blackberries, lemon juice, basil, and honey until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp and seeds, using a spoon to press the puree through. Divide the strained puree between the two glasses of sparkling water, give a gentle stir, and add ice if you like. The puree fizzes up when it hits the sparkling water, producing a lovely color reminiscent of sangria—if you wanted to add a splash of wine for an adult version, that would pair nicely.
This drink is versatile: adjust the honey to your preferred sweetness or swap it for another sweetener. Serve it poolside or anytime you need a cooling, fizzy refresher. Whether you enjoy SpinDrift Blackberry on its own or transformed into this Blackberry Lemon Basil Fizz, it’s an enjoyable way to stay hydrated and beat the heat.
- 1 (12-ounce) can SpinDrift Blackberry seltzer water
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 4 lemons, juiced
- 1 heaping tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons raw honey (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes to serve (optional)
- Split the can of SpinDrift Blackberry between two glasses.
- In a blender, puree blackberries, lemon juice, basil, and honey until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp and seeds, pressing with a spoon to extract the liquid.
- Divide the strained puree between the two glasses of sparkling water.
- Stir gently, add ice if desired, and enjoy.
While I received a sample from SpinDrift, I was not paid for this review. All opinions are my own.