Try this at home: buy a can of each. Pour them into separate glasses. Sip one, then the other. Can you taste the difference? Most people can’t.
But if you’re a supertaster, the saltiness of soda water might hit you. It’s like a whisper of ocean air. Sparkling water is cleaner, more neutral. Think of it as the blank canvas of bubbles.
Bartenders love soda water for cocktails because its minerality cuts through sweetness. Sparkling water is better for sipping solo. Curious yet? Try mixing a mocktail with each to see which you prefer.
