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Dutch Bros Blue Raspberry Soda Copycat
Dolce Flav
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Category
Oil Soluble Blue Raspberry Flavoring
Author:
Dolce Flav
Servings
1
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
This Dutch Bros Blue Raspberry Soda Copycat is a refreshing, fizzy beverage bursting with sweet-tart blue raspberry flavor. Using blue raspberry extract, carbonated water, and simple syrup, you can easily recreate the vibrant, café-style soda at home. Quick and simple to make, this bright blue drink is perfect for parties, summer refreshment, or an Instagram-worthy treat. Customize the sweetness or fizz to your preference, and garnish with a lemon or lime wedge for a professional café feel.
Ingredients
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1 cup cold carbonated water (sparkling water or club soda
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1–2 tablespoons simple syrup (adjust for sweetness)
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½–1 teaspoon blue raspberry flavoring/extract
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Optional: ice
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Optional garnish: lemon or lime wedge, maraschino cherry
Directions
Prepare Glass: Fill a tall glass with ice if desired.
Add Simple Syrup: Pour 1–2 tablespoons simple syrup into the glass. Adjust based on sweetness preference.
Add Blue Raspberry Flavoring: Stir in ½–1 teaspoon blue raspberry extract until combined.
Add Carbonation: Slowly pour cold carbonated water into the glass, stirring gently to mix without losing fizz.
Taste & Adjust: Taste the soda and adjust sweetness or flavoring as needed.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge or a maraschino cherry for visual appeal. Serve immediately for maximum fizz and freshness.
Recipe Note
10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Can I make this soda without carbonation?
Yes — use still water, but it won’t have the fizzy texture.
2. Can I make a larger batch?
Yes — multiply ingredients and mix in a pitcher, adding carbonated water just before serving to preserve fizz.
3. Can I use sugar instead of simple syrup?
Yes — dissolve sugar in a small amount of warm water to make a syrup first, then mix with soda.
4. Can I use blue raspberry syrup instead of extract?
Yes — adjust the amount since syrup is sweeter than extract.
5. Can I make this vegan?
Yes — all ingredients are naturally vegan.
6. How do I make it extra vibrant blue?
Add a drop of blue gel food coloring along with the extract.
7. Can I make this frozen or slushy?
Yes — blend ice with the soda and simple syrup for a slushy version.
8. Can I add other flavors?
Yes — mix with lemon, lime, or cherry extract for custom flavor blends.
9. Can I store it?
It’s best served immediately. If stored, keep in a sealed bottle and consume within a few hours to retain fizz.
10. Can I make it kid-friendly?
Yes — this recipe contains no caffeine and is safe for children.