#sparkling-water

#sparkling-water

LaCroix's Pamplemousse sparkling water emerged on top of a competitive ranking, praised for its well-balanced grapefruit flavor that's both refreshing and light, appealing to a wide audience.

Fresca is a caffeine-free beverage offering bubbles without the energy buzz, classified as soft drink yet being zero sugar and zero calories.

Canada Dry Original Sparkling Seltzer Water was the clear winner among our testers. Ola, culinary associate, raved over its "lemony" taste, and Mara, our director of groceries & shopping, liked "how refreshing [it is] ... I perked up after a sip."

Kirkland's own sparkling water line offers a decent selection, but it doesn't compete with top brands like Waterloo or La Croix, especially with their flavored options.

"My mouth waters just thinking about it. If I'm anytime within distance of it, we divert. We will go and get a dozen of these dogs, no problem."

The small glass of sparkling water served with espresso serves as a palate cleanser to prepare taste buds for the nuanced flavors of the coffee.