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How to Use Blackbird Mixes in Specialty Beverage Programs

  • Feb 4
  • 4 min read
frose drink mix with a glass of frozen frose

At Rocky Mountains Distributing, we’re excited to share Blackbird Cocktail Mix Flavors from Itaberco with you. Itaberco is known for its amazing products like flavor compounds, frozen dessert mixes, fruit fillings, glazes, and baking mixes.


High-Quality Ingredients for Consistent Flavor

Blackbird mixes use top-notch organic and natural ingredients. These concentrated syrups are great for making cocktails in your frozen beverage machine or in a pour over batch. Whether you’re into classic frosé or fancy bitters, Blackbird’s flavors guarantee you’ll get the same great taste every time.


Check Out These Flavors

Looking for available Blackbird syrup flavors and beverage mix options? Explore our full selection of Blackbird specialty beverage mixes for frozen cocktails, frozen coffee drinks, smoothies, lemonades, and specialty beverage programs.


Blackbird Bitters Mix Drink Ideas

  • Old Fashioned: Mix the bitters syrup with bourbon and a splash of water. Garnish with an orange peel for a classic, timeless drink.

  • Sazerac: Combine bitters mix with rye, cognac, absinthe, and water. Serve with a twist of lemon for a sophisticated touch.


frozen mojito in a tall glass


Blackbird Mojito Mix Drink Ideas

  • Mojito: Blend the mojito mix with rum and water. Serve with a mint sprig for a refreshing, minty drink.

  • Mint Julep: Mix the mojito cocktail syrup with bourbon and water. Serve in a julep cup with a mint sprig for a classic southern cocktail.

  • Passion Fruit Mojito: Combine the mojito beverage mix with their Citrus syrup, passion fruit flavor compound, white rum, lime juice, and water. Serve over ice for a tropical twist.


Blackbird Citrus Mix Drink Ideas

  • Orange Crush: Blend the citrus syrup with vodka, Grand Marnier, fresh orange juice, and water. Serve over ice with an orange slice for a zesty refreshment.

  • Gimlet: Shake the citrus beverage mix with gin, fresh lime juice, and a bit of water. Serve in a chilled glass for a crisp, refreshing drink.

  • Paloma: Mix the citrus concentrate with tequila or mezcal, fresh grapefruit juice, and water. Serve in a glass with a salted rim for a tangy, refreshing cocktail.

  • Aviation: Combine the citrus mix with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, fresh lime juice, and water. Serve in a chilled glass for an elegant, floral drink.

  • Aperol Spritz: Mix citrus cocktail syrup with their Frosé syrup, Aperol, white wine, gin, and water. Serve over ice with an orange slice for a light, bubbly cocktail.


Blackbird Frosé Mix Drink Ideas

  • Frosé: Blend the Frosé mix with rosé wine, vodka, and water. Serve cold for a refreshing summer drink.

  • Peach Bellini: Mix the Frosé cocktail syrup with white wine, vodka or gin, peach purée, and water. Serve in a flute glass for a sophisticated cocktail.

  • Strawberry Daiquiri: Blend Frosé beverage mix with light rum, strawberry purée, lime juice, and water. Serve frozen for a smooth, fruity treat.


Blackbird Ginger Mix Drink Ideas

  • Moscow Mule: Combine the ginger mix with vodka and water. Serve in a copper mug with a lime wedge for a spicy, refreshing drink.

  • Kentucky Mule: Mix the ginger syrup with bourbon and water. Serve in a copper mug with a mint sprig for a southern twist.

  • Mexican Mule: Combine the ginger beverage mix with tequila or mezcal and water. Serve in a copper mug with a lime wedge for a bold, zesty cocktail.

Blackbird Margarita Mix Drink Ideas

  • Margarita: Mix the margarita syrup with tequila and water. Serve in a glass with a salted rim for a classic frozen margarita.

  • Mezcalita: Combine the margarita beverage mix with mezcal and water. Serve in a glass with a salted rim for a smoky variation.

  • Mezcal Mango Margarita: Mix the margarita cocktail syrup with mezcal, mango purée, orange liqueur, and water. Serve in a glass with a salted rim for a fruity, smoky cocktail.


frozen margarita in a small glass with straw

Blackbird Spicy Margarita Mix Drink Ideas

  • Spicy Margarita: Mix the spicy margarita syrup with tequila and water. Serve in a glass with a salted rim for a fiery twist on the classic margarita.

  • Spicy Mezcalita: Combine the spicy margarita beverage mix with mezcal, tequila blanco, lime juice, and water. Serve in a glass with a salted rim for a smoky, spicy cocktail.


Blackbird Piña Colada Mix Drink Ideas

  • Piña Colada: Blend the piña colada beverage mix with rum and water. Serve with a pineapple wedge for a tropical treat.

  • Painkiller: Mix the syrup with dark rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and water. Garnish with nutmeg for a rich, indulgent cocktail.


Blackbird Sangria Mix Drink Ideas

  • Sangria: Blend the sangria cocktail mix with red wine, brandy, and water. Serve over ice for a fruity, refreshing drink.


Blackbird Espresso Mix Drink Ideas

  • Espresso Martini: Blend the espresso beverage mix with vodka and coffee liqueur. Shake and serve chilled for a smooth, rich cocktail with a bold coffee finish.


These syrups are perfect for frozen cocktails or batch recipes. For the best mixology tips and ingredient ratios, check out Blackbird’s website.


Ready to add frozen cocktails and specialty beverage flavors to your menu? Explore our full line of Blackbird specialty beverage mixes and syrup options.

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