Next time you're reaching for a soda, why not switch it for a home-made soft drink instead. They're easy to make with fruit ...

Mixing leftover pickle juice into sparkling water gives you a drink with a truly different kind of flavor. Sparkling water itself offers a carbonated fizz but doesn't come with a naturally strong ...

Over the course of a few weeks, the SCOBY is fermented in sweetened tea until it reaches the ideal balance of carbonation, alcohol content, and that distinctive sweet, sparkling tea juice taste.

"Simple, (plain) sparkling water is a healthy choice, although some sparkling waters can add sweeteners, juice or color that can make that sparkling water less healthy," says Zumpano.