If you are looking to enjoy an adult beverage but not looking forward to the empty calories, these low calorie cocktails and adult beverages will add some sparkle to your eyes.
I was never really a fan of sparkling water because I felt that you can make your own infused water.
Plus the price tag didn’t seem worth it to me at the time but that all changed when we moved to Arizona.
Staying hydrated is a challenge and anything I could do to make drinking water easier is a plus. Enter sparkling water!!
After trying a few different flavors, and adding them to my cocktails, I was hooked. So was Brooks!
Now I try all the new flavors and brands that come out and keep track of my favorites, and try new flavor combinations for skinny cocktails.
What’s the difference between soda water and sparkling water?
Sparkling water and soda water are really just different names for the same thing. Most people these days are more familiar with club soda which is not the same.
Sparkling water/soda water is just plain water with carbonation added to it. It doesn’t contain any acids or added sweeteners.
Club soda is carbonated water with something added to it that gives it a slightly salty taste. These might include actual table salt, sodium bicarbonate, or potassium bicarbonate.
Tonic water, also used when making cocktails, is carbonated water that has chemical called quinine added to it, giving it a bitter taste.
Can you use sparkling water in cocktails?
You bet your butt you can! Especially with all the flavored ones on the market right now.
Adding them to cocktails gives them some bubbles, adds additional flavors you might have to get with sugary mixers like juice, and has no additional calories.
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You can make sparkling drinks just by adding the bubbles! Use the carbonated water in place of say lemon lime soda, juice, or lemonade/limeade.
There is no shortage of brands of sparkling water on the market right now. LaCroix started the flavored sparkling water mania but many of others have jumped in to join the frenzy. Including the generic store brands!
I have one or two that I tend to lean toward when buying it, but please try as many as you can to find your favorite. I find that many different brands have the same flavors available but one brand is better.
Lime is my favorite on to use and tastes great with say Brand A. But my second favorite flavor is coconut and Brand A isn’t a great as a different brand. So try as many as you can to see what works for you.
Keep stocked and make fun mocktails for kids of all ages!
If you are looking to join the carbonated water bandwagon, here are some great brands to try.
LaCroix
Bubly
Waterloo
Spindrift
Sparkling Ice
Perrier
Hint
Pellegrino
Dasani
Schweppes
There are always news ones popping up so keep your eyes open!
What liquor is best with sparkling water?
That all depends on the liquor. Here is he ultimate list of low calorie cocktails, made with sparkling water, grouped by your favorite spirit.
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Sparkling Rum Cocktails
Rum typically contains 65 calories per ounce and has zero carbs. Keep the calories low and your drinks somewhat healthy by using sparkling water to make your drink.
From tropical drinks like a Bahama Mama to the classic rum mojito, check out all these adult beverages made with rum and different flavors of sparkling water to round them out.
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Skinny Sparkling Blueberry Mojito
A fruity, summer staple just got made over in this skinny sparkling blueberry mojito recipe! Made with homemade blueberry simple syrup and sparkling water.
All the tropical flavors of pineapple, orange, and coconut, come together in a skinny version of the famous Bahama Mama! A little coconut sparkling water bring it to life and add some bubbles!
This kiwi mint mojito brings the sweet and tart flavors of fresh kiwi and bright mint with white rum. Perfect for porch sitting or poolside sunbathing.
Make my fruity summertime Pineapple Cocktail with coconut rum, pineapple rum, pineapple juice, strawberry and mango purees and sparkling water served over ice.
A traditional Brazilian beverage gets a spicy twist and is lightened up with a secret ingredient. Grab a bottle of Cachaça and switch up your cocktail game with my Spicy Jalapeño Caipirinha Cocktail!
Caramel Apple Rum Cocktails are made with caramel sauce, apple juice, your favorite rum and Sparkling Crisp Apple garnished with a cinnamon stick and apple slice.
Vodka has roughly 85 calories per ounce of 70 proof vodka and has zero carbs. Keep the calories low and make your drinks healthier by using sparkling water to make your drink.
Vodka is such a universal spirit because of its low-key to nonexistent flavor profile. Plain vodka goes with just about anything but all the new flavors available like lemon and grapefruit make thirst-quenching cocktails when paired with flavored sparkling water. Try a few or all of these delicious adult beverages made with vodka and sparkling water.
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Brûléed Lemon Sour LaCroix Cocktail
Enjoy this wonderful lemon and vodka cocktail made with sour mix and lemon lacroix! This light cocktail is perfect for a summer BBQ!
Slick Rick Cocktail – Grape Lime Rickey with Vodka
Let me introduce you to the Slick Rick Cocktail! The adult version of my Lime Rickey Soda childhood favorite is made with lime juice, lime sparkling water, vodka, and grape juice ice cubes which make it grown up AND fun at the same time!
This cucumber cocktail inspired by Washington DC’s Founding Farmers restaurant will add a bright spot to brunch or dinner, thanks to its refreshing flavors.
A light holiday cocktail made with vodka, cranberry juice, lime and fizzy sparkling water. Toss a few cranberries on top for a festive drink you’ll want to enjoy all season.
While the grill is hot, throw on some fresh citrus for a beverage that will keep you cool while you’re cooking. My Caramelized Citrus Smash is perfect for summer and all year long!
This sweet and tart Lemon Drop Dazzler is made with vodka, fresh lemon juice, and sparkling water. Light and refreshing like a with all the bright lemon flavor you love!
Delicious LaCroix Cocktail with Pineapple, Coconut, Guava & Lime
LaCroix is a wonderful way to lighten up cocktails without sacrificing flavor. You’ll love this pineapple, coconut, guava, and lime cocktail, it tastes like paradise in a glass!
This sparkling lemon drop martini is much more than a shake and a stir. Fresh lemon juice, vodka, and sparkling water make this drink tart, sweet, and easy to drink!
Tequila is an amazing spirit and it doesn’t just go with lime anymore! I love mixing my tequila with sparkling water, not only to help me stay hydrated while drinking cocktails, but for the great flavor combos. Check out these great ways to mix tequila and sparkling water for easy cocktails to enjoy!
Tequila has a low 64 calories per ounce and has zero carbs. Keep the calories low and make your drinks healthier by using sparkling water to make your drink.
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Sips For Summer: Spicy Paloma Recipe
Are you down for trying a little bit of spice with your Summer sips?
Need a spicy and tart cocktail without a lot of calories? My Sparkling Jalapeño Paloma Cocktail is the perfect combination and made with sparkling water!
Fizzy Lime Margaritas are bubbly, refreshing, and perfect for afternoon sipping. Make one and relax on the patio or make a pitcher to share with friends.
Our Sparkling Tequila Cocktail is a refreshingly tart drink that will have you dreaming of tropical islands and warm sunny beaches. A simple cocktail of grapefruit juice, tequila and lemon lime soda served over crushed ice. Add a sugar rim for a sweet touch.
Wine is a wonderful beverage all on its own but when I am poolside or the weather gets hot, I can’t drink too much at one time. I have found that wine spritzers are a great way to enjoy all the varieties of wine while staying hydrated. Red, white, or rosé, they all make great wine spritzers! Not to mention all the fun bubbles!
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Skinny Sangria Spritzer
Enjoy all the sweet flavors of mixed berries and the tartness of red wine in a skinny cocktail. My Skinny Sangria Spritzer is perfect for any season!
My current favorite is a riff on a summer staple, a wine spritzer. It’s only fitting though that I swapped out white wine for red wine and added season appropriate flavors like blackberries and cranberries.
Gin has roughly 50-100 calories per ounce depending on the brand and has zero carbs. Keep the calories low and make your drinks healthier by using sparkling water to make your drink.
All the fizzy gin cocktails that are out there from Sloe Gin Fizz to a French 75, check out these gin cocktails made with sparkling water!
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Orange-Lime Gin Fizz
Orange Lime Gin Fizz is a low-carb gin cocktail combining freshly squeezed lime and orange juices with Rangpur gin and lime sparkling water.
Really it’s just a boozy mixture with fresh cucumber juice, lime, and sparkling water. It’s like the science and boozy version of spa water. Minus the science, plus the glass beakers. You know.
This crisp cucumber mint gin cooler with a homemade sour mix is the perfect way to feel like you are enjoying a spa refreshment but still adulting with a cocktail!
Sparkling Water Cocktails with other spirits and cordials.
Aside from the traditional spirits like vodka and rum, sparkling water pairs well with other cordials like amaretto and brandy. If you are looking for a few way to use sparkling water to up your cocktail game, check out these refreshing adult beverage alternatives!
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Amaretto Sour Sparkling Cocktail
Classic cocktails are great when you’re feeling nostalgic but when you need something lighter and brighter try my Sparkling Amaretto Sour. Amaretto, homemade sour mix, and lemon sparkling water bring the same flavors and some bubbles. Don’t forget the cherry garnish!!!
A sparkling limoncello cocktail that’s perfect for warm sunny days. It’s sharp, juicy, so refreshing and made with only 3 simple ingredients and garnished with mint leaves and freshly cut lemon slices.
If you are gearing up for the summer with plans to stay hydrated and enjoy your adult beverages at the same time, check out all these sparkling water cocktails!
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where is the recipe card ?????? You say, “easy Sparkling Water Cocktails – simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card.”
Considering that there are more than 50 cocktails listed, I can’t fit all 50 recipes in a recipe card. While you are scrolling down the post you can see each individual cocktail available and a button under each one. You click the button that says “Get the recipe” under the cocktail you want to try and it will take you to the recipe.
Don’t forget the flavored seltzer water. It has no sodium or sugar of any kind. I think it’s also a little less expensive. I usually buy the store brand.
Yep! I’m a sparkling water cocktail sipper too! So light and refreshing for summer weather. Wow, this list is awesome. Looking forward to trying some!
where is the recipe card ?????? You say, “easy Sparkling Water Cocktails – simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card.”
Considering that there are more than 50 cocktails listed, I can’t fit all 50 recipes in a recipe card. While you are scrolling down the post you can see each individual cocktail available and a button under each one. You click the button that says “Get the recipe” under the cocktail you want to try and it will take you to the recipe.
Amazing recipes, thank you!
Don’t forget the flavored seltzer water. It has no sodium or sugar of any kind. I think it’s also a little less expensive. I usually buy the store brand.
Seriously so many fun ideas to make …. just in time for summer too. Now if it would just warm up a bit Id be able to drink them outside!
Yep! I’m a sparkling water cocktail sipper too! So light and refreshing for summer weather. Wow, this list is awesome. Looking forward to trying some!
All of these look so good and so refreshing. I don’t know which one to start with!
I can’t even decide where to START!! what an amazing list of poolside sippers!! I guess I will just have to try them ALL!!
SO many good ones to try!!!!
I definitely have to try some of these this summer! I’m ready for some poolside sipping! Now if the sun would just come out here…
Oh my goodness, I want all of these cocktails!!! I know I am definitely set with a line up for summer!
This may become my summer bible LOL! I love sparkling water. They’re favorable without the calories!
What a great list of cocktails!! Thanks for including me in this fab round-up 🙂
Thanks so much for including me in this round up!