Oh, you thought we were done? Nope. Enter seltzer. This is the bare-bones, no-frills bubbly water. Just carbonated tap water. Nothing else.
Seltzer has zero added minerals. It’s the plain white T-shirt of fizzy drinks. Clean. Crisp. Slightly aggressive with its bubbles.
Here’s a quirky fact: seltzer got its name from Niederselters, a German town famous for its mineral springs. But modern seltzer doesn’t even pretend to be fancy. It’s just water and gas, living its best life.
Tonic Water: The Imposter
We need to talk about tonic water. It looks like the gang. It fizzes like the gang. But tonic water is a liar.
Soda Water vs Sparkling Water: What's the Difference? – Soda Sense
Tonic water contains quinine, which makes it bitter. Plus, it’s loaded with sugar or high-fructose corn syrup. It’s a sweet, bitter soda in disguise.
Do not—I repeat, do not—substitute tonic water for soda water in a vodka soda. You will cry. Your taste buds will file a formal complaint.
