Barsys
Cocoa-Berry
About
The Cocoa-Berry takes classic dessert flavors and flips them into something refreshing and easy to drink. Instead of going rich or creamy, this cocktail keeps things light and bright. Sipsmith London Dry Gin brings crisp botanicals that cut through the sweetness, while crème de noyaux adds a subtle almond-and-stone-fruit depth that feels warm and rounded rather than heavy.
Strawberry syrup fills in the fruit side, giving the drink a gentle berry sweetness without turning it into a soda. Finished with club soda, Cocoa-Berry lands somewhere between dessert and aperitif. It’s playful, clean, and surprisingly sessionable - the kind of drink you can sip more than once without fatigue.
Shaken or Stirred? Built. Building over ice keeps the drink bright and bubbly without over-dilution.
What You'll Need
For one Cocoa-Berry Cocktail:
- 1.25 oz Sipsmith London Dry Gin
- 0.5 oz crème de noyaux
- 0.5 oz strawberry syrup
Glass: Highball
Garnish: Strawberry halves and Club soda, to top
Pro Tip: Go light on the strawberry syrup if yours is very concentrated - this drink should stay crisp, not candy-sweet.
How to Make It
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
- Fill a highball glass with cubed ice.
- Add gin, crème de noyaux, and strawberry syrup.
- Top gently with club soda.
- Give a light stir to combine.
- Garnish with strawberry halves.
Using Barsys Cocktail Maker?
Barsys Coaster 2.0 Cocktail Maker is perfect for the Cocoa-Berry. Load the gin, crème de noyaux, and strawberry syrup, follow the guided pours, then top with club soda. Clean ratios keep the drink balanced and refreshing.
For the full recipe, download the Barsys App.
Tasting Notes
The Barsys Edge
Fruit-and-liqueur drinks can drift sweet fast. Barsys keeps the nutty noyaux and strawberry in check so the gin stays crisp and the soda stays lively - every time.
Sip Setting
Ideal for warm afternoons, casual evenings, or when you want dessert flavors without a heavy drink.
Garnish Game
Fresh strawberry halves reinforce the flavor and add a bright visual pop. Simple, playful, and on-theme.
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FAQs
What is the Cocoa-Berry cocktail?
It’s a sparkling gin highball made with strawberry syrup and crème de noyaux for a light fruit-and-nut flavor.
Is this cocktail sweet?
Lightly. Soda and gin keep it balanced and refreshing.
What does crème de noyaux taste like?
It has almond and stone-fruit notes, similar to marzipan but more subtle.
When should I serve this cocktail?
Great for daytime drinking, casual get-togethers, or as a lighter dessert option.
Can I batch this drink?
You can pre-batch the base ingredients, then top with soda per glass.