What’s the Best Sparkling Water for Cocktails? Experts Reveal Their Picks

“The style of sparkling water is actually really important – it can dramatically alter the character of a drink,” says Zoe Burgess, founder Atelier Pip , a drinks consultancy whose clients have included ArtFarm and The Fat Duck. “It impacts flavor and texture and can influence acidity and bitterness. Bubbles also play an important role in carrying aroma.”

Two key considerations when choosing a water are the level of carbonation and the mineral content or TDS (this is short for ‘total dissolved solids’ and is measured in mg/l and usually stated on the back label).

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