Sonnema Berenburg & Cola
Sonnema cola with no measuring: Berenburg and cola already mixed in a 25 cl can, at 7%. Chill it in the fridge, pour it over ice in a long drink glass, and it's ready. If you'd like to make it yourself, here's how.
Sonnema cola, ready-mixed
Sonnema Berenburg & Cola is the best-known way to drink Sonnema, ready to enjoy in a 25 cl can. The can contains 23% Berenburg, blended with carbonated water, sugar, caramel coloring, acid, flavorings and caffeine. Together, that adds up to 7% alcohol: spicy and sweet, with Sonnema's bold character.
The Berenburg itself is made according to Sonnema's old family recipe, with ingredients including gentian root, sandalwood, centaury, elder leaves and orange peel. The can is handy for a festival, a boat trip or a party where no one wants to tend the bar. At home, it's just as easy to make yourself with a bottle of Sonnema and a bottle of cola.
In brief
Spicy cola with a kick
Cola & spices
First comes the sweet scent of cola, followed by the spices and orange peel of the Berenburg.
Sweet and spicy
Sweet and fizzy, with Sonnema's bitter spices in the background. You can barely taste the 7% ABV.
Short and spicy
A short finish where the spices linger just a little longer than the cola. The colder it is, the fresher it tastes.
Flavor profile of Sonnema Berenburg & Cola, served ice-cold. Warm, it tastes sweeter and flatter.
From the can, or homemade
Drink the can as it is. The only things you can improve are the temperature and the glass.
Ice-cold in a long drink glass
Pour a chilled 250 ml can over plenty of ice in a long drink glass, with a lemon wedge. This keeps it cold and fizzy to the last sip.
Long drink glasses →Homemade: Sonnema cola
50 ml Sonnema Berenburg with 150 ml cola in a long drink glass full of ice. This lets you control how strong it is; this ratio is stronger than the canned version.
About Sonnema →Homemade: kopstoot
Prefer your Berenburg neat? A shot of Sonnema alongside a small glass of beer. The Frisian classic, without cola.
View recipe →Long drinks to make at home
You don't use the can itself in cocktails. Make these recipes with a bottle of Sonnema, or try these styles that pair well with Berenburg and cola.
Cuba Libre
Rum, cola, and lime: Sonnema cola's tropical cousin. Using Sonnema gives it a Frisian twist.
Berenburg Mule
Sonnema instead of vodka, with lime and ginger beer. The spices and ginger complement each other.
Kopstoot (beer and jenever)
A shot of Berenburg alongside a glass of beer. The Frisian way to drink.
Long Island Iced Tea
Five spirits, lemon, and a splash of cola. For those who like their cola with a strong kick.The right glass for Sonnema & cola
A long drink glass filled with plenty of ice for the can or homemade version, a copper mug for the Berenburg Mule, and a shot glass for the kopstoot.
More Sonnema Berenburg flavors
Sonnema Berenburg
Where it all began. Read all about Sonnema Berenburg on the brand page: its origins, varieties, and classic cocktails.
Go to Sonnema Berenburg →
Sonnema 1860
Fresh herbs in every batch and more herbs per liter. Enjoy neat at room temperature, from a tumbler.
View Sonnema 1860 →
Sonnema Oranje Boven
The familiar Sonnema in an orange bottle. For King's Day, football, and any orange-themed celebration.
View Sonnema Oranje Boven →All about Beerenburg: the varieties, best-known brands, and cocktails.
Questions about Sonnema Berenburg & Cola
Didn't find your question? Read more on the Sonnema Berenburg page or check out our cocktail recipes.
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