What are some popular brands of club soda and how do they compare to each other?
Widely sold club sodas in the US include Schweppes, Canada Dry and store brands. They are all carbonated water with added mineral salts, so they taste very similar. The real differences are bubble size, saltiness and sodium, which you can compare on the label. We do not rank brands.
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Which club soda brands are popular?
The brands you will most often see on US shelves are Schweppes and Canada Dry, along with supermarket store brands. Each also sells flavored sparkling waters and seltzers, so check the label says club soda. We do not rank them; the differences are small enough that a side-by-side taste test is the best judge.
What is club soda made of?
Club soda is carbonated water to which mineral salts are added, such as sodium bicarbonate, potassium sulfate or sodium citrate, to imitate natural mineral waters and offset the acidity of carbon dioxide. Recipes differ by brand, so read the ingredient list.
How do the brands compare?
| Point | Schweppes | Canada Dry |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | Carbonated water plus mineral salts | Carbonated water plus mineral salts |
| Sodium | Varies by pack size; check label | Varies; check label |
| Calories and sugar | Typically zero; check label | Typically zero; check label |
Sodium differs by brand and bottle size, so read the nutrition panel on the bottle in your hand.
Club soda vs seltzer vs sparkling water?
- Club soda: carbonated water with added minerals, slightly salty.
- Seltzer: carbonated water with no added minerals, cleaner taste.
- Sparkling mineral water: naturally mineral and often naturally fizzy.
- Tonic water: different; it contains quinine and sugar or sweetener.
Which is best for cocktails?
Any fresh, cold, highly carbonated club soda works for a highball. Open a fresh bottle, since fizz fades once opened, and use cold soda and a gentle pour so bubbles last. Small bottles hold the fizz better than a large one used over several days.
What should you check on the label?
- The words club soda, not tonic.
- Sodium per serving if you limit salt.
- Sweeteners (a few flavored versions have them).
People also ask
What is the difference between club soda and seltzer?
Club soda has added mineral salts; seltzer is plain carbonated water.
Is club soda healthy?
It has no sugar or calories in plain form, but it contains some sodium. Check the label if you limit salt.
Which club soda brand is best?
We do not rank them. Schweppes, Canada Dry and store brands are all similar; choose by taste and sodium.
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