Southern Berry Cocktail recipe
Rating
Can you make this?
Add the ingredients you have at home to your My Bar and we'll show you what cocktails you can make. Start off by adding the ingredients you have for this cocktail using the plus icons.
Southern Berry is a simple whiskey highball that leans into a bright, berry-tinged profile without straying far from the easygoing “spirit-and-mixer” tradition. It doesn’t have a widely documented origin story, but it fits neatly into modern, casual long drinks where a base spirit is lifted with fruit juice and a sparkling topper for a lighter, more sessionable feel.
You’ll find the whiskey’s warmth and grainy depth set the foundation, while cranberry juice brings a clean, sharp tartness that keeps the drink brisk rather than sweet. Tonic water stretches everything out with lively bubbles and a crisp, quinine edge, so the finish stays refreshing and slightly dry, with the cranberry’s tang lingering alongside the whiskey.
Served in a highball, this is an easy pick when you want something tall and cooling but still spirit-forward. It suits relaxed evenings, backyard hangs, or any time you’d normally reach for a whiskey and soda but want a little more bite and fruit character without going full-on cocktail sweet.
Microbadges
Can you make this?
Add the ingredients you have at home to your My Bar and we'll show you what cocktails you can make. Start off by adding the ingredients you have for this cocktail using the plus icons.
Tags
Cocktail Colin says:
Whiskey leads with warm grain and oak, quickly brightened by tart cranberry juice, while tonic water lifts everything with crisp bubbles and a clean, slightly bitter snap. The cranberry’s sharpness reins in the whiskey’s weight and the tonic’s bitterness keeps the drink from turning cloying, making it ideal for highball fans who like a brisk, lightly fruity finish.
Method
How to make a Southern Berry
- Whiskey 37.5ml, Cranberry juice 30ml, Tonic water Top up
-
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes and add the Southern Comfort, then the cranberry juice, then the tonic water
-
- Then serve
Power tips
Elevate the Southern Berry with these master mixologist tips
Upgrade to premium
And receive world class tips on how to raise your cocktails to the next level.
Find out more- Upgrade to premium to receive power tips from top bartenders around the world. Raise you mixology game.
- Read the tweaks that take this simple cocktail to the next level of greatness. Become the next best mixologist which people all talk about.
Learn more about some of the mixology terms used in this cocktail
· Highball ·Your private tasting notes
Featured in
FAQ's
What type of whiskey is best used in a Southern Berry cocktail?
For a Southern Berry cocktail, a smoother, milder whiskey like a Bourbon or Tennessee whiskey is recommended. These types impart a sweet, vanilla note that complements the cranberry juice's tartness.
What is the ideal way to serve a Southern Berry cocktail?
The Southern Berry cocktail is best served in a highball glass, filled with ice to keep it cold without diluting it quickly. Topping up with tonic water adds a refreshing fizz that enhances its overall flavor.
How can I garnish a Southern Berry cocktail to enhance its appearance?
A simple yet elegant garnish for a Southern Berry cocktail includes a lime or lemon wheel, a sprig of mint, or fresh berries such as raspberries or blackberries on the rim of the glass or floating on top.
Is there a non-alcoholic version of the Southern Berry cocktail, and how is it made?
Yes, a non-alcoholic version of the Southern Berry can be made by substituting whiskey with a non-alcoholic spirit or apple juice for a fruity twist. Use the same amounts of cranberry juice and tonic water to retain the cocktail's character.
Can I add any other ingredients to the Southern Berry cocktail for a different flavor profile?
Absolutely! For a twist, consider adding a splash of lime juice for extra zing or a few dashes of bitters for depth. Experimenting with flavored syrups like raspberry or elderflower can also introduce new layers of flavor.
Upgrade your mixology
Become a member for free taking your cocktail making skills up to level 11. Or become a premium member to rise to cocktail greatness.
- Save your bar forever
- Access to our Cocktail Creator, allowing you to create your own wonderful concoctions.
- Access to Cocktail Colin; ask Cocktail Colin anything on an individual cocktail and he'll give you the answers you need.
- Create personalised cocktail menus for all your events, bars or parties
- Save cocktails to personalised 'Tried' and 'Want to try' lists
- Create and record tasting notes on cocktails
- Create lists of cocktails to share with friends and family
- A personalised MyBar URL, allowing you to share everything you can make with friends
- And much more ... (what to buy next, measurement choices, search personalisation...)
Have you tried our Wordpress Plugin?
Download our plugin and embed cocktail recipes directly onto your own site or blog.
Choose from our whole recipe database, or choose a specific cocktail made with a certain ingredient, and let us place a beautiful recipe on your own site.
Find out moreYou might also like
Experience this harmonious blend of whiskey and coffee.
Scotty Special
Whiskey, Coffee liqueur, Milk, Cream
Experience this smooth blend of whisky and cola
Whisky and coke
Whiskey, Cola
Dive into this herbaceous whiskey and mint blend.
Shamrock
Whiskey, Creme de menthe, Green Chartreuse, White vermouth
Try this vibrant vodka and whiskey concoction
Venom
Vodka, Whiskey, Orange, WKD blue
Create a cocktail
Choose a theme and some ingredients, give us some description and we'll create an amazing cocktail for you.
Register as a Premium Make Me a Cocktail community member and get access to an even more powerful creator.
Start creatingBuild your bar
Tell us what you have at home and we’ll find a delicious cocktail for you to make right now.
Register as a Make Me a Cocktail community member and we’ll save your ingredients list so you can come back to it at any time.
Create My Bar
Cocktail Colin
Your cocktail expert
Hi! I'm Cocktail Colin
Ask me anything about this cocktail - how to make it, substitutions, variations, or any other questions!
Become a member to access Cocktail Colin
Become a member (for free) to pick Cocktail Colin's cocktail filled brain on everything on this cocktail, from substitutions, if you can use what you have, to serving suggestions and more.
Become a member
Comments