3 Ways to Put the Party in the Water
The first time I went to Europe I found myself complaining, ” Doesn’t anyone serve just regular water?!” As a bubbly-water hater I was adrift in sea of carbonation. Well fast-forward 5 years and I am a changed woman with my very own Soda Stream sparkling water maker.
Now, I can’t get enough of the stuff. My husband jokingly calls it “party water” and I agree but sometimes you still need extra flavor. That is where I have been experimenting with things to add to the sparking water.
Here are three of my favorites:
1. Syrups from The Stand: I picked up the blackberry meyer lemon variety of these Brooklyn made syrups at The Brooklyn Kitchen and added it to a pitcher of seltzer and prosecco for a simple but awesome brunch cocktail. Read more about these great syrups here which are amazing both with and without booze.
2. Fee Brothers Cocktail Bitters: I still don’t understand exactly what bitters are but I know that a few drops of the rhubarb makes for a unique and delicious drink. I am also keen to sample the peach and cherry!
3. Aqvia Pear Essence: This potent clear liquid adds the flavor of pear without any sugar or sweeteners. The problem is it is made in Sweden and I haven’t found an American retailer yet.
What do you put in your water?
Images via nonabrooklyn.com
Apr 10, 2011 @ 10:26:12
Thanks for the tips Jessie. I’ve been flavoring my homemade seltzer with SodaStream syrups, but would like to try some of these, especially the pear one if we can get it from Sweden…
Apr 11, 2011 @ 08:58:00
Mmmm, pear syrup sounds amazing. I also want to check out the syrups from The Stand. I already love party water so much, I don’t know what I’ll do when it’s even more awesome!
Apr 11, 2011 @ 15:56:30
I make a ginger/lime simple syrup that’s off the hook. Equal parts lime juice, ginger, and sugar, you boil the mix, strain, and let cool. Voila! Super tasty!
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