If you drink a lot of sparkling water, invest in a SodaStream seltzer kit (from $80, sodastreamusa.com). SodaStream sells different mixes, but Gabi Moskowitz, a chef who focuses on affordable ingredients, suggests adding juice, a powdered drink mix (like Crystal Light), or syrup to fizzy water.
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