Soft Drinks

A soft drink is, as the name suggests, a refreshing beverage that contains no alcohol—or very little. Light soft drinks use sweeteners instead of sugar. Sugar-free soft drinks are very popular, but it’s worth remembering that even though they don’t contain sugar, their acidity can be harmful to tooth enamel.

The selection of sodas, mineral waters and juices is wide. New soda flavours tempt you to buy and taste. Fruit juices always offer different and more exotic flavour combinations. Sometimes your old favourite disappears from the selection to make room for new arrivals. Luckily, with such a varied range it’s often easy to find a new favourite.

So there’s truly a lot to choose from. The variety can even be confusing—you may not know whether to pick unflavoured sparkling mineral water or a raspberry-flavoured sparkling water that promises energy and vitality. Most of the time, we want to choose an option that feels both healthier and tastes the best.

Different soft drinks are perfect as thirst quenchers and party drinks when you want to offer non-alcoholic options. By mixing different drinks together, you can create all kinds of alternatives. A familiar classic at family parties is the mix of apple juice and Sprite, often served from a beautiful drink dispenser with a tap.

Mixing punches also becomes easier when you use partly ready-made juices and soft drinks. You can add fresh berries or fruit as well, and decorate the punch in a striking way. Just keep in mind that decorations shouldn’t make serving unnecessarily difficult or messy. Suitable garnishes include herbs, lemon slices, grated cucumber and different berries.

Punch and other party drinks are best served very cold. Prepare large ice cubes in advance so the drinks won’t warm up even on a hot day. You can also decorate or colour the ice cubes to match the party theme.