Sparkling Water Recipe
Make Sparkling Water Recipe in just 5m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Sparkling Water (single serving)
Pitcher (approx. 6 servings)
Method
Sparkling Water (single serving)
- 1
Chill and prepare glass
If possible, chill the glass in the refrigerator for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice for a minute and discard to cool the glass. This helps keep the sparkling water fizzy longer.
- 2
Add ice
Place 3–4 ice cubes into the chilled glass.
- 3
Pour carbonated water
Hold the bottle or can at a slight angle and pour 12 oz (about one standard long drink) of chilled carbonated water slowly into the glass over the ice to preserve carbonation.
- 4
Optional flavoring
If using, squeeze a lemon or lime wedge over the surface (half or whole wedge to taste), drop the wedge into the glass, and stir gently once. If you prefer a touch of sweetness, add 1 tsp simple syrup or sweetener and stir gently to combine.
- 5
Garnish and serve
Garnish with a mint sprig if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy maximum effervescence.
Pitcher (approx. 6 servings)
- 6
Prepare pitcher
Choose a clean pitcher that holds at least 2 quarts. Chill the pitcher in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes if you want to keep the drink colder longer.
- 7
Add ice and citrus
Place 20–24 ice cubes into the pitcher. Add the sliced lemon and lime wedges evenly throughout the pitcher.
- 8
Pour carbonated water
Slowly pour 72 oz of chilled carbonated water into the pitcher over the ice and citrus. Pour gently down the side to reduce loss of carbonation.
- 9
Optional sweetening
If you like slightly sweet sparkling water, stir in 6 tsp simple syrup (1 tsp per serving) gently until incorporated. Alternatively, add sweetener to individual glasses to maintain fizz.
- 10
Garnish and serve
Float a few mint sprigs on top for aroma. Ladle or pour into chilled glasses filled with ice and additional citrus wedges if desired. Serve immediately.
- 11
Storage
If you must store leftover sparkling water, transfer to a sealed bottle or pitcher and refrigerate. Expect carbonation to diminish within a few hours; best consumed within the same day.