Summer is a great time to experiment with lighter, fruitier drinks.
Iced teas, juice-style drinks and chilled fruit flavours remain popular choices when the weather warms up, and Florida Syrups gives you an easy way to make your own versions at home.
Florida Syrups Ltd develops and manufactures concentrated flavoured drinks syrups in North East England. We handle product development, blending, filling and bottling in-house, so we stay involved from the first flavour idea through to the finished bottle.
Why Are Iced Teas and Fruit Drinks So Popular in Summer?
Warm weather changes the way many people choose drinks.
Instead of heavier flavours, customers often look for something lighter, colder and more refreshing.
That is why iced teas, fruit drinks, lemonades and chilled mixed drinks tend to work especially well during summer.
The original market data behind this article highlighted growth in iced tea and still or juice-style drinks during 2023 and 2024, which reflects the wider move towards more varied soft drink choices.
Make Iced Tea at Home with Florida Syrups
Florida Syrups can be used to add flavour to homemade iced tea.
Some combinations that work well include:
- Lemon + green tea
- Peach + black tea
- Strawberry + hibiscus tea
Start by preparing the tea as normal, then chill it fully before adding syrup.
Add a small amount first, taste it, then increase gradually if you want a stronger flavour.
You can also add ice, fresh fruit slices or herbs to change the finished drink.
Try Fruit and Juice-Style Drinks
Florida Syrups can also be used to create fruit-led drinks at home.
Suitable flavour styles include:
- Peach
- Lemon
- Watermelon
- Cherry
- Tropical Fruit
- Strawberry
- Blackcurrant
You can mix the syrup with chilled water, combine it with fresh juice, or use it as part of a more complex summer drink.
Fresh mint, basil, citrus slices and crushed ice can also work well depending on the flavour.
Can You Use Florida Syrups with SodaStream?
Yes.
Florida Syrups are designed to flavour water that you have already carbonated using a SodaStream or similar home carbonation system.
For an 840ml bottle of pre-carbonated sparkling water, we recommend using 50ml of Florida Soda Syrup.
The basic process is simple:
- Fizz – carbonate the water first.
- Pour – add the recommended amount of syrup.
- Mix – gently mix the syrup through the water.
- Enjoy – serve chilled.
Always add the syrup after carbonation.
One of the most common mistakes we see is using too much or too little syrup, so measuring it first gives you a more reliable result.
How Much Drink Does One Bottle Make?
Florida Syrups are concentrated, so each bottle makes several litres of finished drink.
A 330ml bottle makes approximately 6.3 litres.
A 500ml bottle makes approximately 9.5 litres.
A 2 x 500ml twin pack makes approximately 19 litres.
This makes it easy to choose a bottle size based on how often you make drinks at home.
Every Flavour Is Available Sugar-Free
Many customers want more choice over sugar when making drinks at home.
At Florida Syrups, every flavour we offer is available in a sugar-free version.
That means you can choose a sugar-free option whether you prefer fruit flavours, citrus drinks, sour flavours or something more classic.
Mix and Match Summer Flavours
Summer drinks are a good opportunity to experiment with combinations.
For example:
- Lemon + green tea
- Peach + black tea
- Strawberry + hibiscus
- Watermelon + citrus
- Blackcurrant + fresh berries
Start with small amounts when combining flavours.
That way, you can adjust the balance gradually until you reach the taste you want.
Fresh Fruit, Herbs and Ice
Small additions can change the whole feel of a summer drink.
You can try:
- Fresh mint
- Basil
- Lemon slices
- Lime slices
- Fresh berries
- Crushed ice
These additions work especially well with fruit and tea-based drinks.
They also give you a simple way to make the finished drink look more appealing when serving it to guests.
How We Develop Our Flavours
Many Florida Syrups flavour ideas begin with customer suggestions.
When we develop a new flavour, we create several samples and taste-test them.
We then adjust the formulation until we reach the version we believe works best.
Because we handle development and manufacturing in-house, we can take a flavour from the first idea through blending, filling and bottling ourselves.
This also means customer feedback can directly influence what we develop next.
Made in North East England
We develop and manufacture Florida Syrups in-house in North East England.
Our team handles:
- Product development
- Formulation
- Blending
- Filling
- Bottling
We also taste-test each batch and carry out quality checks before products leave our facility.
In addition, we use recyclable bottles and energy-efficient production methods.
Why Make Summer Drinks at Home?
Making drinks at home gives you more flexibility over flavour and serving style.
You can choose the flavour you want, select a sugar-free version, add fresh fruit or herbs, and decide whether you want the drink still or sparkling.
Because Florida Syrups are concentrated, one bottle also makes several litres of finished drink.
That makes them useful for individual drinks, family use or summer gatherings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Florida Syrups in iced tea?
Yes. Florida Syrups can be added to chilled tea to create flavoured iced teas.
What syrup flavours work well with tea?
Lemon with green tea, Peach with black tea, and Strawberry with hibiscus are all good combinations.
Can I mix Florida Syrups with fresh juice?
Yes. You can combine the syrup with fresh juice to create fruit-led drinks.
Can I use Florida Syrups with SodaStream?
Yes. Add the syrup after you have carbonated the water.
How much syrup should I use?
For an 840ml bottle of pre-carbonated sparkling water, use 50ml of Florida Soda Syrup.
How much drink does a 330ml bottle make?
A 330ml bottle makes approximately 6.3 litres of finished drink.
How much drink does a 500ml bottle make?
A 500ml bottle makes approximately 9.5 litres of finished drink.
Are Florida Syrups available sugar-free?
Yes. Every Florida Syrups flavour is available in a sugar-free version.
Where are Florida Syrups made?
We develop and manufacture Florida Syrups in-house in North East England.
Make More of Summer at Home
Iced teas, fruit drinks and chilled summer mixes give you plenty of ways to use Florida Syrups beyond a standard fizzy drink.
You can start with simple combinations such as Lemon with green tea or Peach with black tea, then experiment with fruit, herbs, fresh juice and ice.
Whether you prefer still or sparkling drinks, Florida Syrups gives you a flexible way to create summer drinks at home.
