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BIG NEWS! We’re absolutely fizzing to share that Six Barrel Soda has brought home four accolades from the 2025 NZ Artisan Awards! GOLD – Rose Lemonade Syrup SILVER – Rosemary & Cucumber Tonic Syrup SILVER – Strawberry & Ginger Syrup SILVER – Yuzu & Mandarin Seltz Drops A massive thank-you to the judges for recognising the craft and creativity behind each of our flavours — and an even bigger thank-you to you, our incredible community of supporters. None of this would be possible without you! We’re so proud to be part of an awards programme dedicated to celebrating innovation in...

Say hello to the taste of Summer! We’re super excited to announce that we've teamed up with NZ women’s clothing brand MAX to create a new summer flavour, as a celebration for their 40th Birthday. Introducing the new limited edition Summer Spritz Syrup. Infused with Raspberry, Rooibos and Rose, it’s best served with a side of sunshine and good company. This (very) small-batch soda syrup is made with organic rose petals, organic rooibos tea, real raspberries, NZ lemon juice and Fairtrade organic cane sugar. Each 500ml bottle of syrup makes 15 drinks. Here for a good time, not a long time!...

Since April, Six Barrel Soda and Cameo Cafe Syrups have joined the St Andrews Limes family and things are fizzing along nicely. As we head into a busy summer, we wanted to share a quick update from our new home in sunny Hawke’s Bay. Our manufacturing has fully settled here, where we’re crafting your favourites with the same care - just closer to the orchards and citrus we know and love. Alongside a bigger, better commercial kitchen, we’ve opened a shiny new cellar door,  bringing all three brands together under one roof. If you’re in the Hawke's Bay over summer,...

We're super excited to release our new organic and Fair Trade Simple Sugar Syrup — a game-changer for home bartenders and hospitality pros! Made with raw ‘turbinado’ sugar sourced from the Manduvirá Cooperative in Paraguay (via our friends at Trade Aid), this syrup is more than just sweet — it's a story of sustainability, fairness, and flavour. The only Organic and Fair Trade sugar syrup made in New Zealand, our Simple Sugar Syrup is designed for versatility and ease. Whether you're mixing a mojito, shaking a Daiquiri, or sweetening your iced coffee, it dissolves effortlessly and adds a deep, golden...