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[Catphish]

So I'm really trying to minimize my sugar intake, and wanted to go from a can of pop a day to zero. On a whim, I tried some of this LaCroix sparkling water shit.

And ya know? I fucking like it.

Now, I've heard other people cast disparaging remarks upon it like, "If TV static were a drink, that's what it would taste like", or "It's club soda that watched a documentary on fruit once", but, to me, it's like soda without the sugar or chemical sweeteners. That is to say, it's not fucking sweet. At all. But it does have hints of other flavors that make it interesting. All in all, I'm glad I found it. I feel weird paying for unsweetened carbonated water in a can, but I sure do like the fact that I can drink it pretty much at will without any health concerns.

How bout you?

 

[ArtemisClydeFrog]

 

[Bladed Thesis]

Gas water, as its called in Italy. Love the shit. Awesome zero sugar, carb, calorie replacement that is refreshing.

Just gotta be careful of some of the more "soda pop" brands because they sneak crazy amounts of artificial sweeteners and flavoring in theirs.

 

[Raven117]

So I'm really trying to minimize my sugar intake, and wanted to go from a can of pop a day to zero. On a whim, I tried some of this LaCroix sparkling water shit.

And ya know? I fucking like it.

Now, I've heard other people cast disparaging remarks upon it like, "If TV static were a drink, that's what it would taste like", or "It's club soda that watched a documentary on fruit once", but, to me, it's like soda without the sugar or chemical sweeteners. That is to say, it's not fucking sweet. At all. But it does have hints of other flavors that make it interesting. All in all, I'm glad I found it. I feel weird paying for unsweetened carbonated water in a can, but I sure do like the fact that I can drink it pretty much at will without any health concerns.

How bout you?

Just suggested this to another user who wants to cut out soda.

Not a damn thing wrong with it, and if you like it, then rock on. Its fizzy, it has some flavor (though sometimes it tastes like someone ate some fruit then burped in a water bottle), but otherwise it is a great alternative to downing a soda.

In the end, I prefer Topo Chico (Texas thing), fizzier and sharper, but all is good.

 

[Taxexemption]

I drink Lacroix and Bubbly. At first I didn't like it but after awhile it grew on me. I have a strong urge to drink something other than water in the evenings when I'm trying to relax, and this is my go to drink on nights when I'm not drinking alcohol. I'm currently taking a break from alcohol, and it's summer, so I'm drinking a lot of this stuff. I like the taste, but the carbonation also gives a certain sensation that is satisfying.


I started stocking up on it because no one I live with will drink it. They would drink diet soda, beer, anything else I buy, they wouldn't touch a Lacroix or bubbly. I could buy that other stuff and get them not to drink it by clearly labeling the stuff I buy, and making a big deal about it, but since none of them will drink sparkling water I'd rather just buy that. For people addicted to sugar it's not sweet enough, for me Lacroix is just fine.

 

[Dirk Benedict]

Lacroix in the blue can, when it's borderline slush, on a triple digit day is so refreshing. I look up to the sky and show my thanks to the Powers that be for being alive.
I used to hate Sparkling water. Now I find myself trying a new one, here and there. Worthy mention is Pellegrino. Good stuff!

 

[SuperBabyMethod]

Sparkling water pretty much curbed my soda intake; I rarely ever drink Coke or any other soda at all.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Perrier is the water of gods, no other sparkling water tastes like it.

 

[TTOOLL]

This + lemon slices and ice is perfect.

 

[BLAUcopter]

 

[epicnemesis]

If I may present a dissenting opinion. Sparkling water is fucking nasty regardless of somebody whispering the name of a fruit into a can before sealing it and calling that flavor.

That said, we usually go through about 2 Costco sized la croix packs a month so my wife clearly sees the same thing you see in it.

I won’t touch the stuff and will gladly have my 1 or so root beer a week whenever I want something that isn’t water.

 

[Pagusas]

I wish I could find a good one, the problem is I like the sugar aspect of Soda . Sparkling water drinks just leave me completely unsatisfied. Though I will say I've had success with no-sugar koolaid + pure sparkling water. Its still leaves me unsatisified, but it at least keeps me from grabbing another soda.

 

[Raven117]

If I may present a dissenting opinion. Sparkling water is fucking nasty regardless of somebody whispering the name of a fruit into a can before sealing it and calling that flavor.

That said, we usually go through about 2 Costco sized la croix packs a month so my wife clearly sees the same thing you see in it.

I won’t touch the stuff and will gladly have my 1 or so root beer a week whenever I want something that isn’t water.

One root beer a week is not what the OP is talking about. The OP is talking about soda being the major beverage in the diet every day. That is terrible for you.

Sodas should be treats every once in awhile. Not a beverage you reach for every day.

 

[StormCell]

We've been drinking Ice, which can be found at Costco. It's 5 calories and doesn't appear to use artificial sweeteners. I think it's just the sugar from the fruit juice added. Anyway, I find the clear flavor to be basically Sprite -- it's close enough for me, and I like it a lot. There are two other really good flavors: Black cherry is awsome, and watermelon+strawberry is, for me, basically strawberry sprite but with a bit of watermelon flavor.

I've no idea if Ice is really a terrible drink (health-wise), but I figure compared with soda I probably fare a lot better drinking 2-3 Ice's per week versus doing the real thing (drinking actual soda). GAF, feel free to educate me if you know otherwise.

Anyway, Ice is by far the best non-soda sparkling water type of drink I've ever encountered.

 

[eddie4]

I don't really drink the flavored ones. I drink Gerolsteiner daily. Topo Chico every once in a while. I've tried a lot of the flavored ones and , meh, I'll take my minerals instead.

 

[lachesis]

I find just plain cold water tastes much better than carbonated water.
For some reason, cold pure water tastes more "sweeter" to me. I know, water is supposed to be tasteless... but it just feels that way.
Perhaps all that popping going on does things on my taste bud... it tastes sometimes rather bitter or sour or sometimes even borderline fishy to me.

 

[haxan7]

I used to drink Perrier and the lime flavored Perrier.

I believe any mineral water can cause kidney stones if drank in excess.

 

[dr_octagon]

yeah it good

 

[GymWolf]

Sparkling water is just dog shit that pretend to be water.

 

[AJUMP23]

Im not the biggest sparkling water fan. I can drink it if I have to.

I do drink these:

 

[CloudNull]

Love it. Shit got me to quit drinking diet soda. I have tried all types and the winner hands down is Spindrift. They don't use natural flavors and use actual fruit juice. They have the best ingredient list out of all of the flavored waters.

 

[Rbk_3]

I won’t touch the stuff and will gladly have my 1 or so root beer a week whenever I want something that isn’t water.

The GOAT of Sparkling Waters

 

[dr_octagon]

Sparkling water is just dog shit that pretende to be water.

 

[Yoshi]

I almost exclusively drink sparkling water, it's great. Though it is difficult to get proper sparkling water outside of Germany. Most countries I know only offer sparkling water with a low amount of carbon acid. I like the "classic" style water from Germany.

 

[bender]

Sparkling water is just dog shit that pretend to be water.

What are you feeding your dog?

 

[Stitch]

I can make my own sparkling water with tap water and a sodastream because I don't live in a shithole

buying bottled water.. lol

 

[NahaNago]

I pretty much don't like it. I've tried a couple of them but they are just not for me. I'll stick to my coca cola and drinking water every now and then to pretend to be healthy.

 

[triplestation]

its nice on occasion just like any other soda

plain old water is king

 

[INC]

Smug water

 

[EverydayBeast]

Never bought sparkling water.

 

[Jezbollah]

Sparkling water can go fuck itself

 

[highrider]

Im not the biggest sparkling water fan. I can drink it if I have to.

I do drink these:

This stuff and diet Mountain Dew are god tier. Fuck everything else.

 

[kurisu_1974]

Voss and Spa Red are the best imo.

 

[Nester99]

I can’t drink it, it’s odd. I like water, I like carbonation in soda, but not combined.

I used to drink a soda a day. It was killing me. Down to about one a month. Replaced it with cold fresh water.

 

[StormCell]

Im not the biggest sparkling water fan. I can drink it if I have to.

I do drink these:

See my post.

This stuff and diet Mountain Dew are god tier. Fuck everything else.

Hell yes.

 

[Punished Miku]

I've tried multiple times.

But alas ... shit's gross.

 

[ResilientBanana]

I make Bubbly my bitch. Also tastes great with Gin.

 

[stn]

I love it, its my go-to drink when its warm out. Visiting Italy recently got me into the "frizante" lifestyle, lol.

 

[SpiceRacz]

Makes for a good mixer with vodka or other liquor when you're trying to cut calories.

 

[Kenpachii]

love it fucks my stomach up tho

 

[TheOtherGuy]

Im not the biggest sparkling water fan. I can drink it if I have to.

I do drink these:

These are amazing and you just reminded me that I need to buy more case of them from Costco/BJ's/Big Lots.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

S'Ok. Add in some fruit juice and you've got yourself a tasty bev.

 

[Infiltrator Irelia]

To anyone who hates sparkling water: try cherry bubbly. It completely changed my opinion on sparkling water. All other brands tasted like rancid ass, but Bubbly is liquid crack. Cherry, lime, blueberry, raspberry, they're all among the best drinks I've ever had.

 

[BigBooper]

It's gross. I drink tap water all the time. Tons of it. I drink a diet soda maybe twice a week. I drink black tea like it's going out of style.

 

[INC]

To anyone who hates sparkling water: try cherry bubbly. It completely changed my opinion on sparkling water. All other brands tasted like rancid ass, but Bubbly is liquid crack. Cherry, lime, blueberry, raspberry, they're all among the best drinks I've ever had.

Thats no longer sparkling water tho, since you've flavoured it, it's now sparkling juice

 

[tsumake]

 

[M.W.]

It's gross. Just drink water like normal you chuds.

 

[GymWolf]

What are you feeding your dog?

Not sparkling water, i tell you that.

 

[Kev Kev]

hmmmm let me think ummmm

it tastes like someone ate a grapefruit, farted into a bottle of water, packaged it up and sold it as grapefruit flavored water.

 

[Bridges]

Used to drink at least a case of Dr. Pepper a week, now I don't touch the stuff. For the longest time I thought sparkling water was nasty but these days it's pretty much the only thing I drink aside from still water and the occasional Gatorade/Lemonade.