sparkling water
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Depending on the tone of the gathering, this might mean a simple batch cocktail, a pitcher of something nonalcoholic and citrusy, or just sparkling water and ice arranged in a way that feels intentional.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
“It’s sparkling water, sugar-free pineapple, sugar-free peach, sugar-free vanilla, raspberry purée with a fresh lime.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
It features hanging macrame chairs, a tabletop mindfulness garden and refreshments such as sparkling water, hot tea and Japanese whiskey.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026
The batch codes for the recalled sparkling water are: DEC 2027 01, DEC 2027 03, DEC 2027 12, DEC 2027 15 and DEC 2027 25, with a best before date of December 2027.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025
In the distance a beautiful island covered with palm trees and flowers beckoned invitingly from the sparkling water.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
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