{"id":12762,"date":"2025-06-05T17:30:04","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T17:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artofproductions.com\/?p=12762"},"modified":"2025-06-06T14:16:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T14:16:07","slug":"how-to-make-sparkling-water-less-blah-more-yum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.artofproductions.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/05\/how-to-make-sparkling-water-less-blah-more-yum\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Sparkling Water Less Blah & More YUM"},"content":{"rendered":"
Curious about what you can easily add to sparkling water to jazz it up this summer without adding a ton of sugar?<\/em><\/p>\n If you’ve ever sipped a sparkling water and thought, “This tastes…meh,”<\/em> you’re not alone. While fizzy water is a healthier choice than soda, it can sometimes fall flat in the flavor department. The great news is, there are a few easy ways to hack your drink into a refreshing beverage worth getting excited about!<\/p>\n If you are interested in more natural and low-sugar methods, this post is mostly about healthy water flavoring.<\/p>\n Consider adding a few squeezes of fresh lemon, lime, orange or grapefruit to boost the flavor in sparkling water! In a pinch, you can even try adding a sprinkle of True Lime<\/a> from the packet.<\/p>\n Frozen blueberries, raspberries, and pineapple are excellent options. They chill your drink and slowly infuse flavor as they thaw.<\/p>\n Look for low-sugar or natural options. These often come in fun flavors like pineapple, watermelon, or cucumber lime. Hydration packets are packed with electrolytes (like sodium, potassium, magnesium) that can help your body absorb water more efficiently — great for workouts, travel, heat, or hangovers<\/p>\n Here are two of my personal favorites: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Consider adding a little vanilla<\/a>, almond, peppermint, or lemon extract for a fun twist. Fresh herbs like mint would also be something to consider adding for natural flavor.<\/p>\n Hip2Save owner Collin loves to mix lemoncello sparkling water with a little balsamic vinegar<\/a> for a unique taste. It gives it a surprisingly sweet, tangy, and complex flavor like a soda or mocktail! The rich umami flavor can tone down the bitterness of plain sparkling water.<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
Think sparkling water<\/a> is boring? Think again with these drink<\/a> hacks!<\/h2>\n
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Here’s my top 6 methods on how to make sparkling water<\/a> taste better:<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\n1. A squeeze of fresh citrus can do wonders. <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n2. Use frozen fruit as ice cubes. <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n3. Mix with flavored electrolyte powder. <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n4. Infuse with natural extracts. <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n5. Try adding balsamic vinegar. <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n6. Use sparkling water as a base to create unique mocktails!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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