Best Substitutes for Carbonated Water
Out of Carbonated Water? Here are the best alternatives that work in cocktail recipes.
Original Ingredient
Carbonated Water
Mixer
Clean, neutral effervescence with subtle mineral character. Lifts and brightens cocktails without adding flavor. Crisp, palate-cleansing carbonation with a neutral finish.
Recommended Substitutes
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Club soda
Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.
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Soda Water
Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.
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Tonic water
Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.
General Substitution Tips
- → Match the alcohol level: a 40% spirit needs a similarly strong replacement or adjust volume.
- → For liqueurs, dilute spirits + simple syrup can replicate sweetness and proof.
- → Citrus substitutions: lemon and lime are mostly interchangeable at a 1:1 ratio.
- → For bitters, Angostura is the most neutral substitute for most other aromatic bitters.