Sparkling Water

Keep cans and bottles sealed. Once opened, carbonation will dissipate quickly.

Use it as a base for cocktails or mocktails.

Substitute some or all of the liquid in cake or muffin recipes for a lighter texture.

Add a splash to vinaigrettes for a bit of fizz.

In recipes where you'd normally use club soda or seltzer, plain sparkling water is a direct substitute.

Fresh fruit (citrus, berries, melon)

Herbs (mint, basil, rosemary)

Spirits (vodka, gin, rum)

Simple syrups and fruit purees for mocktails

Assuming all sparkling waters are the same; check labels for added sugars or artificial sweeteners if you're looking for plain water.

Pouring very quickly into glasses, which can cause excessive foaming.

Storing opened bottles for too long, leading to a loss of carbonation.