Summary: That's right, you read right- we’re going to dive deep into the depths of our favorite carbonated liquid and bit of its history. This one is bubbling with referecnes everyone, on this minreal infused edition of the Bellingham Podcast. <br><br>Sparkling water (the differences) (<a href="https://skillet.lifehacker.com/the-difference-between-club-soda-seltzer-and-sparkling-1787683786)" rel="noopener">https://skillet.lifehacker.com/the-difference-between-club-soda-seltzer-and-sparkling-1787683786)</a> - from Lifehacker’s Skillet section <br><br>* *Club Soda:* Club soda is plain water with added minerals and dissolved solids, usually sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate, disodium phosphate, and—less commonly—plain ol’ sodium chloride. The carbonation in is added, rather than naturally occurring, and the taste can range from practically flavorless to slightly salty or bitter. Its lack of strong flavor makes it a good choice for adding some effervescence to cocktails, lemonade, or juice.<br>* *Seltzer (Sparkling Water): *Seltzer is just plain water that has been carbonated, but is (usually) lacking in minerals. Some varieties are flavored with fruit “essence” and oils, and are meant to be enjoyed on their own. Though they lack the slight mineral bite of club soda, they make a pretty good cocktail, especially if you just want to add a tad of flavor by way of pamplemousse or some other fruit oil. [ CP - named for the town of Seltsers, Germany. From the Science History Institute Podcast episode: The Unnatural History of a Carbonated Drink (<a href="https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/podcast/fizzy-water)" rel="noopener">https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/podcast/fizzy-water)</a>. ] <br>* *Sparkling Mineral Water:* Sparkling mineral water usually comes from a natural spring or well, and can be naturally carbonated, depending on the source. As its name would suggest, there are some minerals in there, though the type and amount of dissolved solids vary from brand to brand. Mineral water is usually best enjoyed on its own, as the flavor imparted by all the minerals (such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium) can be distracting in a cocktail.<br>* Tonic Water<br><br><br>*Spa towns and Niederseltzers*<br><br>What are we drinking? - Get to Know Your Sparkling water choices<br><br>1783: Scheweppes- watchmaker...and bubble entrepenuer: Founded in Geneva then 10 years later moved to Londo <a href="https://www.schweppesus.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.schweppesus.com/</a> <br>San Pellegrino - 120 years old <a href="https://www.sanpellegrino.com/us/en" rel="noopener">https://www.sanpellegrino.com/us/en</a><br><br>Perrier - 150 years old <a href="https://www.perrier.com/us/" rel="noopener">https://www.perrier.com/us/</a><br><br>* A French brand of natural bottled (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottled_water)" rel="noopener">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottled_water)</a> mineral water (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral_water)" rel="noopener">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral_water)</a> captured at the source in Vergèze (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verg%C3%A8ze)" rel="noopener">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verg%C3%A8ze)</a>, located in the Gard (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gard)" rel="noopener">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gard)</a> département (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A9partement)" rel="noopener">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A9partement)</a>. Perrier is best known for its naturally occurring carbonation, distinctive green bottle, and higher levels of carbonation than its peers. <br><br>La Croix - The anti-Perrier?<br>From <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Croix_Sparkling_Water" rel="noopener">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Croix_Sparkling_Water</a>. (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Croix_Sparkling_Water)In" rel="noopener">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Croix_Sparkling_Water)In</a>...
