Blackberry Honey Syrup: Your Late Summer Secret for Cocktails, Lemonade & More

As summer slowly begins to fade, blackberry bushes practically beg to be picked. Tart, juicy, and bursting with color, blackberries are one of late summer’s most precious treasures—and one of the tastiest ways to hold on to the season a little longer is by making this Blackberry Honey Syrup.

With just a few simple ingredients and your favorite DaTerra Cucina saucepan, you can whip up a syrup that transforms anything it touches—whether it’s a cozy weekend brunch or a backyard happy hour.

Blackberry Honey Syrup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh blackberries

• ½ cup honey

• ½ cup white sugar

• 1 ½ cups water

• ½ lemon (squeezed)

Instructions:

1. In your DaTerra saucepan, combine all ingredients.

2. Cook over medium heat for 5–6 minutes, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves and berries soften.

3. Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let the mixture cool for 10–15 minutes.

4. Strain the berries using a fine mesh strainer or sieve.

5. Pour the vibrant syrup into a clean jar or container. Store in the fridge.

Tip: This syrup adds a fruity, floral sweetness to teas, pancakes, desserts—or better yet, cocktails.

Blackberry Bees Knees Cocktail

A twist on a classic, this cocktail is both sophisticated and refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz gin

• 1 oz blackberry honey syrup

• Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Shake vigorously until chilled.

3. Pour into your favorite cocktail glass.

4. Garnish with a blackberry and a slice of orange.

Blackberry Prosecco Spritz

A perfect brunch or picnic drink. Light, bubbly, and beautifully tinted.

To Make:
Top a glass of cold prosecco with a splash of blackberry syrup. Add a fresh blackberry or lemon twist for garnish. Instant upgrade to your mimosa game.

Blackberry Lemonade (Mocktail)

Looking for a non-alcoholic option? This mocktail is a crowd-pleaser for all ages.

To Make:
Take your favorite store-bought or homemade lemonade and stir in a splash of blackberry syrup. It adds a gorgeous purple hue and an extra layer of fruity flavor. Serve over ice with lemon slices or mint.

Whether you’re mixing up a cocktail, sprucing up your lemonade, or simply pouring it over pancakes on a lazy Sunday, this blackberry honey syrup captures the best of summer in every drop. It’s sweet, tart, and endlessly useful—and a great reason to take advantage of blackberry season while it lasts.