Marionberries are basically Oregon's blackberry — bigger, deeper, juicier, and almost impossible to find outside the Pacific Northwest. We turned them into a syrup and then made it more interesting by adding fresh basil and lemongrass, which sounds odd until you taste it: the berries carry the round, jammy depth, while the basil and lemongrass keep it from getting heavy. The result is unmistakably berry but never one-note.
Stir an ounce into vodka and lemon juice for a marionberry sour that drinks like a dessert without being too sweet. Splash it into Prosecco for a deep purple Bellini you'll want to photograph. Mix it with sparkling water for a mocktail that tastes like the inside of a berry pie. It also works surprisingly well drizzled over goat cheese — file that one away for next time you make a cheese plate.
Tasting Notes: deep marionberry jam, soft blackberry tartness, fresh basil top note, lemongrass brightness
The Short Version: A real Northwest marionberry syrup with basil and lemongrass — deep, jammy berry flavor with herbal complexity that lifts cocktails, mocktails, and brunch drinks above the usual.
Ingredients: Filtered water (infused with organic basil and lemongrass), organic cane sugar, marionberry puree, blackberry puree, citric acid.
Perfect For: Pacific Northwest fans, brunch cocktail enthusiasts, herbal-cocktail makers, cheese-plate hosts, and anyone who loves berry flavor with a little more going on than just sugar.
Best Enjoyed In: Marionberry sours (1 oz syrup + 2 oz vodka or gin + lemon), marionberry Bellinis, marionberry spritzers, gin and tonics with a splash, or 1 oz syrup + 6 oz sparkling water for a deep-purple mocktail.
The Portland Syrups Promise: Ethically sourced, carefully brewed, and bottled in glass jars right here in SE Portland, Oregon.
Get Inspired
- A bright, bubbly Marionberry Spritzer for warm-weather sipping
- A breezy PNW Breeze Mocktail for the alcohol-free crowd
- A bittersweet Sparkling Marionberry Americano for evening cocktails
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does the syrup last after opening?
A: Our syrups are shelf-stable for 24 months unopened. Once opened, refrigerate and enjoy within 6 months.
Q: What's a marionberry, and how is it different from a blackberry?
A: Marionberries are a hybrid blackberry developed at Oregon State University in the 1950s — bigger, juicier, and more intensely flavored than common blackberries, with a deeper, slightly tart sweetness that's almost impossible to replicate outside the Pacific Northwest. Most people describe them as "blackberries dialed up to 11." If you've never tried one, this syrup is one of the more accessible ways to taste why Oregonians get a little smug about them.
Q: Are the basil and lemongrass noticeable in Marionberry Syrup?
A: They're there in the background, doing the work of keeping the flavor bright and complex without ever stepping forward as obvious "basil" or "lemongrass." Most people read the syrup as "really good marionberry," and only later realize there's something else going on — that herbal lift is what makes the syrup taste handcrafted instead of jammy and one-note.
I just recently tried this at my families reunion. It is absolutely one of the most delicious syrups! And absolutely amazing for cocktails. Almost too dangerous. Lol currently trying to find this product in local stores and haven’t had luck.
I love a little Marionberry syrup with blue butterfly pea tea, topped with some sparkling water-perfect color and taste for a summer afternoon!
Marionberry Syrup
I love it. Tastes great with Apple Cider, Cranberry juice and just plain water
Arrived on time. Great
Im hooked on this syrup! I add it to homemade lemonade. It takes it to another level!
These syrups are great!
Good stuff! We enjoy all of your syrups, but the Marionberry has become our go-to.
Super fresh-fruit flavor, we loved it!
Absolutely, deliciously perfect!!!!
This syrup is delicious! I like to make my own sodas and this makes a very tasty summertime drink. I noticed on the label it recommended mixing with lemon juice. TOTAL GAME CHANGER! It was so delicious!
I bought this for friends because they huge Marionberry fans! I’ve had this syrup more than a few times and keep ordering it! I’m originally from Oregon and really miss this flavor! Now I am introducing Hawaii to this PNW hit! Can’t wait for them to try it also!
Marionberry has a particular flavor. It’s a regional berry flavor. It’s different in a good way. Adds to the flexibility of mixing combinations of mock and cocktails. We love it with rum. But have tried it with other spirits as well. Absolutely worth the taste and experimentation.
I adore these concentrates, they are formulated in a traditional all natural manor with simple, proven ingredient. I normally purchase the tonic mix and add a cap to my water bottle so the pint last me quite a while. I included the MarionBerry this time and am totally impressed. I would recommend anything P-town soda Co makes.
Fantastic flavor and I will certainly buy it again!
Marionberry is my favorite berry, and this syrup from PSB does not disappoint! The intense fresh berry flavor is not overwhelmed with too much sugar or any artificial flavor. So refreshing mixed with soda. Try it over vanilla ice cream with chopped pecans (or candied pecans) for a simple yet decadent dessert!
Marionberry Syrup
Love the Marionberry syrup. Such a fun cocktail flavor for both clear and dark alcohols. Customer service was fantastic to work with when we had a delivery problem not caused by the company
