McDonald's Sprite Berry Blast Copycat Recipe

A cold-syrup copycat of McDonald's Sprite Berry Blast that replicates the sharp carbonation mouthfeel using the hypercarb chilling technique. Ready in 5 minutes with tested syrup ratios.

Course Drinks, Homemade Sodas

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings 1 glass

Calories 150kcal

Author Zoe Tanaka

Equipment

Tall glass (12–16 oz)
Measuring spoon or jigger
Long stirring spoon

Ingredients

Drink

12 oz Sprite or Sprite Zero for lower-calorie; 7UP works as substitute; chilled
1 1/2 tsp Torani Blue Raspberry syrup or Monin blue raspberry; use 2 pumps (~2 tsp) for stronger blue color; adjust to taste
1 cup crushed ice crushed ice gives the best blue-to-clear gradient; pebble ice also works

Optional Garnish

3 fresh raspberries garnish; rim or float on top
6 fresh blueberries garnish; skewer on cocktail pick

Instructions

Chill Everything First

Place a tall glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes before assembling. A properly chilled glass is the single most important step for carbonation retention.
Keep Torani Blue Raspberry syrup in the refrigerator. Cold syrup layered into a cold glass prevents immediate carbonation loss when the Sprite hits it.

Assemble the Drink

Pour 1.5 tsp of blue raspberry syrup into the bottom of the chilled glass. Never add syrup after the Sprite -- it causes the carbonation to erupt and you lose half the glass.
Fill the glass about two-thirds full with crushed ice. Pack it in lightly -- do not press down. A 1:1 ice-to-liquid ratio gives the best color and temperature.
Hold the Sprite can at the rim of the glass and pour slowly at a 45-degree angle, down the inside wall of the glass. Pour the full 12 oz in one steady stream. Do not pour from height.

Finish and Serve

Use a long spoon or straw to stir once from the bottom up. One slow stir blends the syrup without destroying the carbonation. Do not stir repeatedly.
Rest 3 fresh raspberries and a small cluster of blueberries on the rim or drop them into the drink. Serve right away -- this drink is best in the first 5 minutes before carbonation fades.

Notes

Syrup ratio guide: 1 tsp = lightly fruity and subtle; 1.5 tsp = closest to McDonald's (recommended); 2 tsp = bold berry, noticeably sweeter. Monin Mixed Berry runs sweeter than Torani at equal volume -- if switching brands, start at 1 tsp. Homemade berry syrup option: simmer 1 cup frozen mixed berries, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup water for 10 minutes, strain, add a splash of lemon juice, and cool before using.