Carbonated beverage preferences

[Claire]

I also like the very lightly flavored seltzers out there now.

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

I buy San Pellegrino, in 1 litre plastic bottles, by the case. For working out at the gym, I buy Propel, usually grape, lemon, or berry flavoured. I refuse to buy plain bottled water. I can get that from my Brita pitcher a lot cheaper, with no CRV and no plastic bottles in the landfill worries.

 

[taxlady]

Put a little vodka in with the tonic water, and it's not too sweet. Squeeze of lemon or lime, as well.

Just what I wanted - sugar and it isn't even making it sweet or better and alcohol when I asked for club soda to avoid alcohol. Nah, I'd rather drink tap water.

 

[Somebunny]

I often have Canada Dry club soda when others are drinking soda pop. I like carbonation, but not sweet. Works for me, sometimes I will drink tonic water if club soda isn't available. One summer DH and I were following the South Beach diet, so no alcohol was allowed, I packed 2 liter bottles of the unsweetened lightly fruit flavored carbonated water to all of the picnics, BBQ's etc. that we were invited to, it worked okay for the diet, and I like it, but it's no replacement for a beer, wine or cocktail ;-( especially when others are imbibing .

I too miss Clearly Canadian. I only drink soda pop a few times a year, and my preference would be root beer, Fresca, or Squirt.

 

[Gravy Queen]

I dont drink many fizzy drinks on their own. I will use them as mixers though, for example a nice rum and coke, or a gin and tonic.

For bubbles I much prefer champagne and prosecco.

I'm not really a plonky, honest........

 

[Claire]

Sometimes I need a fix of Mountain Dew. I buy a 6-pack of the diet version, it lasts me a couple of weeks, and I'm done with it for a few months.

The tonic and soda confusion is funny because my husband likes a scotch and soda on occasion, but when we were on the road and he'd request it at a restaurant or bar, 99% of the time he'd get what he'd ordered. But there was that 1% that make you roll your eyes--scotch and coke a few times, scotch and tonic which is gross.

 

[Barbara L]

Sometimes I need a fix of Mountain Dew. I buy a 6-pack of the diet version, it lasts me a couple of weeks, and I'm done with it for a few months.

The tonic and soda confusion is funny because my husband likes a scotch and soda on occasion, but when we were on the road and he'd request it at a restaurant or bar, 99% of the time he'd get what he'd ordered. But there was that 1% that make you roll your eyes--scotch and coke a few times, scotch and tonic which is gross.

I absolutely hate Mountain Dew, but I have an apple dumpling recipe a friend gave me which uses 10 ounces of Mountain Dew. It is one of the best desserts I have ever had!

 

[blissful]

I cleaned out the top of the pantry and there was an unopened sealed can of Raspberry diet rite. It only weighed 4 oz and it was a 12 oz can!!! It must have been up there for 10 years, saving it for a rainy day.

 

[Cerise]

I buy San Pellegrino, in 1 litre plastic bottles, by the case. For working out at the gym, I buy Propel, usually grape, lemon, or berry flavoured. I refuse to buy plain bottled water. I can get that from my Brita pitcher a lot cheaper, with no CRV and no plastic bottles in the landfill worries.

I'm a Brita fan as well. I have the pitcher & the tap attachment, since I'm a big water drinker. Kudos to you re plastic in landfills. Pretty soon plastic bags will be a thing of the past at the supermarket.

Back to carb beverages... IMHO, they pack on the weight. I bought Crystal Light to try, but it's been sitting in the pantry.

http://www.kraftbrands.com/crystallight/Pages/default.aspx#/home

 

[Andy M.]

Schweppes Ginger Ale.

My other carbonated beverages involve alcohol, tonic water and beer.

 

[CraigC]

I must admit, we drink a bit of San Pellegrino. 3-4 large bottles per day, sometimes more. Guess it is an addiction! Now, adult beverages are pretty much the gist of any soda/pop. Although I get a craving for Vernor's once in awhile. If I can find Birch Beer on tap, I'm there!

 

[Debbie Hasbrouck]

ginger ale with a twist

I like Ginger Ale, with cranberry juice.

 

[justplainbill]

I like Ginger Ale, with cranberry juice.

Welcome to DC. I like ginger ale also, but for variety like to have some ginger beer watered down with sparkling water. Ginger ale also works great in a Presbyterian highball.

 

[taxlady]

Welcome to DC. I like ginger ale also, but for variety like to have some ginger beer watered down with sparkling water. Ginger ale also works great in a Presbyterian highball.

I like ginger beer as a mixer too. What is a Presbyterian highball?

I wonder how ginger beer would go with cranberry.

 

[justplainbill]

I like ginger beer as a mixer too. What is a Presbyterian highball?
I wonder how ginger beer would go with cranberry.

A tall (~10 - 12 ounce) drink with a few ice cubes.
I like a Presby made from ginger ale, seltzer, and a rye (like Seagrams V.O. or Canadian Club). Usually will quench one's thirst without getting looped. With ginger beer, I use 1/3 ginger beer and 2/3 seltzer; with ginger ale 50 -50 ale and seltzer.
And 2 ounces of hooch.

 

[taxlady]

A tall (~10 - 12 ounce) drink with a few ice cubes.
I like a Presby made from ginger ale, seltzer, and a rye (like Seagrams V.O. or Canadian Club). Usually will quench one's thirst without getting looped. With ginger beer, I use 1/3 ginger beer and 2/3 seltzer; with ginger ale 50 -50 ale and seltzer.
And 2 ounces of hooch.

Now I wish I had some seltzer in the house.

 

[Dawgluver]

Ginger ale, ginger beer, Canada Dry is fine. Diet Mountain Dew. Cherry Coke Zero. Cheap seltzer with cranberry juice and Red Zinger tea.

Of course, Prosecco!

 

[PrincessFiona60]

I cleaned out the top of the pantry and there was an unopened sealed can of Raspberry diet rite. It only weighed 4 oz and it was a 12 oz can!!! It must have been up there for 10 years, saving it for a rainy day.

It's bad when you hide it from yourself...

 

[Dawgluver]

It's bad when you hide it from yourself...

 

[Luca Lazzari]

Coca Cola and Chinotto, which is an Italian carbonated beverage made with the fruit called Chinotto, of the family of oranges and co., which has a flavor slightly similar to Coca Cola.
But I can't buy them often because I'm an addicted and can drink a 2 liter bottle in a couple of hours...