Soft Drink And Water Recipe
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Ingredients
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Beverages
Method
Beverages
Chill and prepare
Ensure all chilled beverages (sparkling water, cola, lemon-lime soda, diet cola) have been refrigerated for at least 1–2 hours prior to serving. Keep bottled still water at room temperature or chilled per guest preference.
Glasses and ice
If serving over ice, place fresh ice cubes into appropriate glassware (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup ice per serving). For sparkling water and soft drinks, use a tall glass (12–16 oz). For still water, use a water glass or bottle.
Pouring and serving
Pour the selected beverage into the prepared glass: for sparkling water, pour slowly at a 45° angle to preserve carbonation. For cola, lemon-lime soda, and diet cola, pour steadily; allow a short pause to avoid excessive foaming. For bottled still water, either open the bottle and serve directly or decant into a glass.
Garnish (optional)
If desired, place a lemon or lime wedge on the rim of the glass or squeeze a wedge into sparkling water or lemon-lime soda for a bright citrus note. Do not add citrus to cola if serving to guests who prefer the classic taste, unless requested.