Guide
Cocktails Made With Soda Water — Ranked by Recipe Quality
Soda Water appears in 33 cocktails in WhatDrink data. Top picks: Amaretto Rose, Aperol Spritz, Autodafé.
Soda Water adds a specific quality to cocktails — whether as a base spirit, a modifier, or an accent. The drinks here use it as a meaningful component, not just a trace addition, and are ranked by recipe quality from the WhatDrink database.
33Recipes reviewed
20Matching this guide
11.8gMedian sugar
163 kcalMedian calories
11.2%Median ABV
Ranked recipes
| # | Drink | Why it ranks | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amaretto Rose | Contains the specified ingredient · 386 kcal | Any occasion |
| 2 | Aperol Spritz | Contains the specified ingredient · 169 kcal | Any occasion |
| 3 | Autodafé | Contains the specified ingredient · 92 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 4 | Bella Fragolia | Contains the specified ingredient · 129 kcal | Any occasion |
| 5 | Canal Street Daisy | Contains the specified ingredient · 116 kcal | Any occasion |
| 6 | Darkwood Sling | Contains the specified ingredient · 107 kcal | Any occasion |
| 7 | Funk and Soul | Contains the specified ingredient · 278 kcal | Any occasion |
| 8 | Gables Collins | Contains the specified ingredient · 300 kcal | Any occasion |
| 9 | Gin and Soda | Contains the specified ingredient · 139 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 10 | Gin Rickey | Contains the specified ingredient · 162 kcal | Any occasion |
| 11 | Ginger Grapefruit Rickey | Contains the specified ingredient · 263 kcal | Any occasion |
| 12 | Handball Cooler | Contains the specified ingredient · 141 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 13 | Irish Rickey | Contains the specified ingredient · 163 kcal | Any occasion |
| 14 | Jitterbug | Contains the specified ingredient · 381 kcal | Any occasion |
| 15 | Lazy Coconut Paloma | Contains the specified ingredient · 125 kcal | Low-alcohol occasions |
| 16 | Lemon Elderflower Spritzer | Contains the specified ingredient · 140 kcal | Any occasion |
| 17 | Mojito | Contains the specified ingredient · 211 kcal | Any occasion |
| 18 | Orange Rosemary Collins | Contains the specified ingredient · 207 kcal | Any occasion |
| 19 | Paloma (Natural) | Contains the specified ingredient · 159 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 20 | Planter's Punch No. 1 | Contains the specified ingredient · 402 kcal | Any occasion |
Best picks by use case
Methodology
Is this guide right for you?
Good fit if:
- You want drinks where this ingredient plays a meaningful role
- You want a ranked shortlist rather than a generic search result
- You want recipe quality context alongside the ingredient
Poor fit if:
- You want drinks where this ingredient only appears as a garnish or trace
- You need a complete recipe with exact measurements
- You need exact bar-specific values — these are data estimates
Frequently asked questions
- What is Soda Water?
- Soda Water is an ingredient used in cocktails and mixed drinks. The profile on this page draws from WhatDrink's ingredient database, including flavor characteristics and typical cocktail roles.
- What does Soda Water taste like?
- The flavor of Soda Water depends on its type and how it is used. The ingredient card on this page summarises its key flavor notes and character from WhatDrink data.
- What cocktails use Soda Water?
- This page lists 20 cocktails that include Soda Water as a recipe component in WhatDrink data. They are ranked by recipe quality and data completeness.
- How much Soda Water do cocktails typically use?
- Pour sizes vary by recipe. Click through to individual cocktail pages for exact quantities and preparation notes.
- Can I substitute Soda Water with something else?
- It depends on the cocktail. See the ingredient profile section on this page for substitution notes based on WhatDrink data, or check individual recipe pages.
- How many cocktails with Soda Water are on this page?
- There are 20 cocktails featuring Soda Water in this ranking. The list updates as new recipes are added to WhatDrink.
- Can I make these cocktails at home?
- Most cocktails using Soda Water require accessible bar tools and mixers. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.

