Absolut Wild Berri and Lemon-Lime Soda Recipe

WRITTEN BY: SCOTT VAN DORT

Absolut Wild Berri and Lemon-Lime Soda is an easy-to-make cocktail with just two ingredients. 

If you thought it couldn’t get easier, the Absolut Wild Berri and Lemon-Lime Soda is a ‘Built Drink’ (aka ‘Built Cocktail’), which simply means everything is built in the glass – no shaking, no blending.

Absolut Wild Berri’s blackberry and raspberry aromas and refreshing berry taste matches perfectly with the crisp, citrusy Lemon-Lime Soda. Easy to make, easy to love – grab a Highball Glass and let’s go!

How To Make the Absolut Wild Berri and Lemon-Lime Soda

What You’ll Need

• Jigger or Measuring Instrument
• Highball Glass
• Paring Knife

How to Mix

1. Fill a Highball Glass with Ice Cubes.
2. Use a Jigger to measure and pour Wild Berri Vodka straight into the glass.
3. Fill the glass to the top with your favorite Lemon-Lime Soda.
4. Cut a Lime Wheel with a paring knife and place it on the rim of the glass.
5. Garnish with two Fresh Raspberries.
6. Sip and enjoy!

The History of the Absolut Wild Berri and Lemon-Lime Soda

Since Absolut launched its first flavored vodka, Absolut Peppar, in 1986, bartenders everywhere have been crafting new drinks and putting exciting spins on classic cocktails. 

You could say the Absolut Wild Berri and Lemon-Lime Soda is a twist on a classic Vodka Soda, substituting Absolut Vodka for Absolut Wild Berri, and Soda Water for Lemon-Lime Soda.

Ricardo ‘Rico’ Dynan, Bartender and Absolut Global Brand Ambassador, created this drink for an episode of Absolut Drinks with Rico in the spring of 2025.

Tips for Making the Perfect Absolut Wild Berri and Lemon-Lime Soda

Use your favorite Lemon-Lime Soda
Got a favorite Lemon-Lime Soda? That’s the one to use for this cocktail! Remember, it’s all about your taste, so make it just the way you like it.

Variations of an Absolut Wild Berri and Lemon-Lime Soda

• Substitute with your favorite Flavored Vodka
  The beauty about Lemon-Lime Soda is that it works with every vodka flavor. For this recipe, Rico uses Absolut Wild Berri but feel free to use your own favorite Absolut Flavored Vodka.Whether you choose Vanilla-Flavored Vodka, Lemon-Flavored Vodka, Pear-Flavored Vodka, or Peach-Flavored Vodka, it’s going to work great.

• Replace Lemon-Lime Soda with Lemon Juice and Soda Water
  For a more authentic citrus taste, swap out the Lemon-Lime Soda for Fresh Lemon Juice (30 ml) and a splash of Simple Syrup (15 ml)  then top up with Soda Water.

• Absolut Watermelon and Lemon-Lime Soda
  Follow the recipe on this page but swap out Absolut Wild Berri for Absolut Watermelon and voila! Hello, summer! Garnish with a nice Watermelon Wedge and a Lime Wheel for the perfect summer sipper. Take a look at our easy to make cocktail recipe.
• Absolut Fizzy Lime Soda
  Don’t want to use a flavored vodka? No problem! The Absolut Fizzy Lime Soda uses the same recipe as the Absolut Wild Berri and Lemon-Lime Soda, but with Absolut Vodka instead. Just garnish with a Lime Wheel, and you’re good to go! Check out our easy drink recipe.
• Use whatever berries are in season
  Since this cocktail recipe uses Absolut Wild Berri, Rico uses a couple of fresh Raspberries to garnish. But thanks to the versatility of Absolut Wild Berri, you can switch it up with any berry in season. So go ahead—use blackberries, strawberries, or whatever berry you can find.

Serving and Garnish Ideas for Absolut Wild Berri and Lemon-Lime Soda

For this cocktail, a Highball Glass filled with Ice Cubes is perfect—it’s just the right height for the Lemon-Lime Soda.

When it comes to garnishing, why stop at one? A classic Lime Wheel is always a winner, but for that extra touch, toss in a few seasonal berries.