Six Barrel Soda Co.

09/09/2026

Espresso Tonic

There's a particular kind of afternoon that calls for this one — the sun's still out, but you need something with a bit of a kick. The Espresso Tonic solves that problem neatly: our Classic Tonic syrup, all quinine bitterness and citrus zest, meeting a shot of espresso poured slowly over ice. It's a coffee shop favourite that's been popping up on menus everywhere, and it's every bit as good made at home.

INGREDIENTS 🍋

Ice
Soda water
30ml Classic Tonic syrup
Two slices of lemon
One shot of espresso

METHOD 🫧

1. Fill a glass with ice, then top up with soda water, leaving a few centimetres at the top.
2. Pour in the Classic Tonic syrup and drop in the lemon slices.
3. Finish by slowly pouring the espresso shot over the lemon and ice, so it sits on top.
4. Stir it or don't – your call!

08/09/2026

Our Raspberry & Lemon soda has landed on the menu at Gothenburg Restaurant in Hamilton. 🥂

Gothenburg sits right on the Waikato River, in the ANZ Centre on Grantham Street. Floor-to-ceiling windows, an outdoor terrace, and a menu built around sharing tapas plates– the perfect spot to pair a Raspberry & Lemon with an afternoon by the water.

Real raspberries, NZ lemon juice and zest, naturally sweetened with Fair Trade organic sugar – no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives. 

📍 ANZ Centre, 17 Grantham Street, Hamilton Central

Learn more and make a reservation at gothenburg.co.nz

07/09/2026

03/09/2026

We’re excited to introduce Richie Hall, our new Production Manager at St Andrews Limes and Six Barrel Soda! 🙌

Richie is the newest member of our team having joined us in August. Richie joins us after almost 30 years in hospitality and professional kitchens.

His career has taken him from Hawke’s Bay to Auckland, Melbourne to London – even aboard a super yacht between Auckland and Vanuatu. He was looking for a change in pace, workplace scenery and, with a couple of young boys, more hospitable hours!

With a combination of creativity and serious kitchen experience he’s a great fit for us. Richie has swapped restaurant service for limes, lemons, syrups, sodas and all the products that come out of our kitchen. 🍋

We’re very happy to have you on board, Richie. 🙏

31/08/2026

Kelburn campus Te Herenga Waka Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington students – this one's for you. 🥰

If the wind's doing its thing up the hill and you need a warm-up between lectures, Swimsuit Coffee in the Alan MacDiarmid Building has our Lemon Honey Ginger on the menu.

Organic ginger, NZ honey and lemon, a little black pepper for heat. It's basically a hot toddy without the toddy – just the thing when you're cold, run down, or fighting that 2pm slump. 👊

Grab one Mon–Fri, 7am–2pm.

30/08/2026

Father's day is on the 6th of September! 🌟

There's a certain kind of dad who'll always know exactly which flavour he wants, and a certain kind who'll happily try something new. Either way, our small-batch syrups are a perfect gifts for dads – without needing to step inside a shopping mall.

Shop online via the link in bio. 👀

27/08/2026

🌺 A little floral, a little tart, a lot delicious.

Our Hibiscus Soda Syrup brings the vibrant, tangy flavour of hibiscus flowers to your glass, with a beautiful deep red colour to match. Mix it with sparkling water for an easy homemade soda, or get creative with cocktails, spritzes and more.

Feeling extra fancy? Garnish with a few edible flowers and make it a real showstopper. 🌸✨

Available from select stockists or order online in NZ or AUS 👉️ https://www.sixbarrelsoda.co/collections/soda-syrup-flavours/products/hibiscus

26/08/2026

Cola Six is on the menu at Scroggin in Wanaka! 🙌

If you haven't been yet, Scroggin is a great spot for coffee, baked goods, a proper feed, and our small-batch Cola Six to go with it. Well loved by locals and visitors alike, it's one of Wanaka's must-visit breakfast and lunch stops.

Gather, feast, stay a while.

📍 Scroggin Coffee and Eatery, 71 Ardmore Street, Wanaka
🕒️ Open every day, 7am–3pm

24/08/2026

Hot cola is a real thing – and it's been keeping Hong Kong warm for decades. ☕

Ginger, lemon and cola, served hot, is a fixture on the menu at Hong Kong's cha chaan tengs – the casual diners found on almost every street corner there. 

We reckon Cola Six, with its cinnamon, coriander seed and citrus notes, was made for this.

How to make it at home:

🍋 Add 4 slices of fresh ginger and 2 slices of fresh lemon to a cup or thick glass. 

💧 Pour in boiling water, leaving a few cm at the top. 

 🫗 Add 30ml of Cola Six syrup, then stir with a cinnamon stick.

Enjoy!