Bottled Water Or Canned Soda Recipe

Chilled, Served in Bottle

If the bottled water is already chilled, simply present the sealed bottle to the guest. Optionally wipe the outside of the bottle with a clean napkin before serving.

Chilled, Poured over Ice

If the guest prefers the water poured: place 4 ice cubes into a clean glass, open the bottle by twisting off the cap, pour the water steadily into the glass until near the rim (leave about 1 cm to prevent spills). Offer a lemon or lime wedge and a straw if desired.

Room Temperature

If a chilled bottle is not available and the guest prefers room temperature, present the sealed bottle as-is. Offer ice and a glass if they request chilled water.

Chilled, Served in Can

If the soda is chilled, present the sealed can on a napkin or small coaster. Offer a straw if requested.

Chilled, Poured over Ice

If the guest prefers soda in a glass: place 4 ice cubes into a clean glass, hold the can upright, open the tab fully, and pour the soda gently down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation, filling to about 1 cm below the rim. Offer a lemon or lime wedge if appropriate for the soda flavor.

Flat or Warm Soda

If the soda is flat or warm and a fresh chilled can is available, replace it with a chilled can. If the only option is warm or flat and the guest is aware, offer bottled water instead.

Ice: Add 4 ice cubes to a clean glass when pouring bottled water or soda over ice. Lemon/Lime: Serve a single wedge on the rim of the glass or on a small plate. Straw: Present a short straw alongside the can or glass if requested.