Drinkmate Spritzer Portable Sparkling Water & Soda Maker

Carbonated beverages have been popular for at least a couple of centuries, starting with seltzer water and leading up to the sodas and beer that are popular today. Introducing carbon dioxide to liquid provides a texture that makes it a little more enjoyable to some consumers. But sodas can be high in sugar and artificial sweeteners, not to mention expensive.

With beverage carbonation makers, consumers can add CO2 to their water without spending money on bottled products. These products let you make your own soda water, but some carbonation makers also let you add flavorings to create a soda-like beverage.

The best thing about Drinkmate’s line of carbonation makers is that they let you carbonate anything. You can carbonate orange juice, wine, tea, coffee, sports drinks and cocktails, among many other beverages. This means if you have something that has gone flat, like a soda or beer, you can also use your Drinkmate to return it to its original crispness.

Need drink ideas? Drinkmate has recipes on its site for making cocktails, fruity sparkling water and hard lemonade, among other options. You can also find recipes online or just experiment with your own. You can even use store-bought water enhancer or SodaStream drops to make your water flavorful.

• Although Drinkmate promises to carbonate any beverage, cleanup is essential between uses. Over time, residue can build up from the various juices and syrups you use.
• Drinkmate’s products aren’t dishwasher safe. Plan to hand wash them between uses.
• You’ll need carbon dioxide cylinders to carbonate your beverage, and each cylinder has a limited lifespan. Check the price of those extra cylinders, as well as the ease of ordering them when you need them. Make sure to keep some on hand for when you unexpectedly run out.
• One great thing about Drinkmate is that it’s compatible with most of the CO2 cartridges made for beverage carbonation makers.
• Some retailers offer a discount on CO2 canisters if you return your empties so that they can refill and resell them. This can be a great way to save money.
• The Drinkmate comes with a bottle that holds the liquid you’re making. You’ll be able to drink out of that bottle, so take a look at the build. Some Drinkmates can make as much as a liter of liquid, but that might not be as convenient as the smaller options that you can carry around with you. You can always pour your beverage into a glass or another bottle.
• Drinkmate’s bottles are BPA-free.