Sometimes you don’t need anything fancy – just something cold, crisp, and a little bit fizzy. That’s where soda and gin come in. It’s the easiest way to make a refreshing drink that still feels grown-up, with bubbles that lift every sip and let the gin’s botanicals shine.
Soda water (or club soda if you’re reading from across the pond) is basically sparkling water with a slightly mineral edge – clean, bright, and the perfect mixer when you want to keep things light. Whether you’re after a laid-back Collins, a citrusy Rickey, or a longer twist on a Negroni, a splash of soda transforms your cocktail into something effortlessly cool.
Here are six fizzy Beefeater serves that prove simplicity really is underrated.
Soda Water vs Club Soda – what’s the difference?
If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between soda water and club soda, you’re not alone. They’re nearly identical – both are carbonated water – but club soda usually has added minerals like sodium bicarbonate or potassium sulphate, which give it a tiny hint of saltiness.
In cocktails, it’s an easy swap. Both bring that refreshing fizz that lifts the gin’s botanicals without masking them. The only rule? Keep it cold, keep it bubbly, and never let your soda go flat.
Learn more about the different mixers in our guide to tonic vs soda water.
