The process of carbonation was created by Joseph Priestley and since then soft drinks have become common across the globe. There have been vast improvements technically and this makes them easier to reach customers. This has also led to the introduction of new varieties and recipes that are suitable for any situation. The basic versions are regular drinks like Fanta, Pepsi, etc. These also come in the diet variants where there is no use of natural sugar and little amount of artificial sweeteners are added. This reduces the number of calories present in them. The low-calorie variants have zero percent of natural sugar.
Mid-calorie cola is the balanced version that majorly has sugar removed but the calorie content is not highly reduced. The flavored varieties are the products that are launched by companies that manufacture carbonated mineral water. They spice up their products with a specific flavor such as lemon-lime. The base product is the same but little artificial flavor or sweetener is added. The caffeinated variety contains coffee which gives drinkers a sudden boost of alertness, makes them euphoric and awake to some extent. Caffeine-free varieties do not contain caffeine at all. These drinks can either be bottled in a plastic or glass bottle or aluminum cans in small sizes. There are soda fountain dispensers too that are used in commercial places.
Tonic water is a refreshing drink that comes with numerous benefits. It is usually used for mixing with alcoholic drinks such as vodka, spirits, and gin to make cocktails. Ginger ale is also another soda that is used with alcoholic drinks and has a spicy and tangy flavor. The carbonated drink contains alkaloid quinine with an astringent and bitter taste. Earlier this content was used to make medicine for the treatment of malaria. It was also used as a flavoring agent in European countries. Because of the content of quinine in this drink, it can have antimalarial effects.
The soda water also has antipyretic properties to prevent or bring down the fever. It provides relief from leg syndrome i.e. cramps in legs that usually occur at night. According to some studies, it is shown that it can reduce food intake and help in weight management. So it is a good product for those looking to lose some weight. If you are not comfortable with its bitter taste then you can opt for other carbonated products such as sarsaparilla. These drinks can make average-level food taste amazing. It is an ideal part of any party or event. Choose the flavor you love and enjoy with your food. Also, they are good drinks at parties where you can chill out with your friends.