1. Spritzer

    Half juice + half sparkling

    Juice in first, then the bubbles, so it doesn't foam over.

  2. Crisp batter

    1 cup flour + 1 cup ice-cold sparkling

    Stir until just mixed. A few lumps keep it light.

  3. Fluffier pancakes

    Swap ¼ of the milk

    Add it last and cook right away, while it's still fizzy.

Raspberry lime spritzer

Recipe · Made with sparkling water

Raspberry lime spritzer

Serves 410 minutesEasy

Method

  1. 1Lightly crush the raspberries in a pitcher with the lime juice and honey.
  2. 2Add the mint and press it gently with a spoon.
  3. 3Fill the pitcher with ice and pour in the sparkling water.
  4. 4Stir once and serve straight away with lime slices, while it's still fizzy.

  • Three names, three waters

    Seltzer is plain water with bubbles. Club soda adds minerals for a slightly salty taste. Sparkling mineral water comes from a spring with its own minerals.

  • Check for sweeteners

    Most flavored seltzers have none, but some do. If you only want fruit flavor, read the ingredients.

  • Small bottles stay fizzy

    Bubbles fade once a bottle is open. Smaller bottles mean every glass is fresh.