"Our taste tester likened the taste of this water to strep throat medicine, and before you think that sounds a bit harsh, they were absolutely not the only ones with that association. "It [tastes] like penicillin," said one Amazon reviewer. Another stated the flavor was "identical to children's liquid medicine from the 90s." Many lamented grabbing a 12-pack online before trying the beverage, possibly being lured by the promise of fizzy water tasting like Starburst, one of America's most popular snacks."
"Starburst Watermelon is not the only Sparkling Ice flavor that tastes like medicine Megan Hageman/Tasting Table Unfortunately, Black Cherry is yet another sparkling water from the lineup that weirdly tastes like medicine. "If you like cherry flavored cough medicine this is for you," pointedly says one reviewer, and our taste tester echoed this exact sentiment. There's a chemical, plastic taste to the water, definitely not something you'd ever drink for enjoyment."
Flavored sparkling waters have become widespread, with many brands and grocery stores offering extensive lines. Sparkling Ice markets numerous mostly fruity flavors and maintains an established fan base. Starburst Watermelon received criticism for tasting like strep throat medicine and was compared to penicillin by reviewers. Some reviewers equated the flavor to children's liquid medicine from the 1990s and regretted buying large packs. The bottles state "zero sugar," but the beverages contain the artificial sweetener sucralose, which contributes to perceived excessive sweetness. Black Cherry also drew negative comparisons to cough medicine and a chemical, plastic taste.
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