seltzer

Plain bubbly drink

Seltzer is carbonated water—plain water infused with carbon dioxide to make it fizzy.

The term comes from the German town of Selters, known for its naturally effervescent mineral springs.

In American usage, seltzer typically means unflavored sparkling water, distinguishing it from tonic water or club soda: I'll have a vodka seltzer.

Hard seltzer is an alcoholic beverage combining seltzer with fermented sugars.

fizz

bubbles

Gas-filled liquid spheres

sparkle · tingle · pop · froth · aeration · carbonic · siphon · pressure · spritz · zest

water

sparkling

Emitting small bright flashes

  • mineralNaturally formed crystalline solid
  • springRecoiling metal spiral
  • clubOrganization with membership

bottled · flavored · unflavored · plain · tonic · sodium · alkaline · artesian · purified · unsweetened

mixer

cocktail

Mixed alcoholic beverage

  • highballSpirit lengthened with mixer
  • vodkaClear distilled spirit
  • ginCotton-cleaning machine

whiskey · spritzer · mocktail · bartender · mixology · splash · rum · tequila · aperitif · mojito

refreshment

quench

Satisfy or extinguish

thirst · chill · refresh · invigorate · revitalize · brisk · zesty · zing · cleanse · light

Categories
Opposites
carbonation

seltzerstill water

Water not flowing

flat water · tap water · spring water · mineral water · still

flavor/additives

seltzertonic water

Carbonated quinine drink

soda · soft drink · cola · ginger ale · tonic

Phrases
Family

seltzers, seltzer water

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G