The Drinkmate Difference: Why It's More Than Just a Soda Maker

Bill Turnau

We've heard it a million times before. "But I already have a SodaStream!"

Look, we love sparkling water. The bubbles, that crisp mouth feel... it's great! But when Drinkmate was founded in 2014, it was based on one simple question: Why limit ourselves to carbonating water?

Since then, we've been rated as the Best Overall Soda Maker by The New York Times and Epicurious, and Most Versatile Soda Maker by dozens of other publications. So, what exactly is the "Drinkmate Difference"?

To start, let's examine the competition. With other soda makers, you simply carbonate water, and add that bubbly water to  a drink syrup. Sure, that does technically allow you to make a homemade soda, but you're limited to whatever drink syrups are offered. If you want an all-natural fizzy lemonade, you're out of luck with those machines.

With Drinkmate's patented Fizz Infuser technology, you are able to directly carbonate ANY beverage. The secret is in the Fizz Infuser's release valve. With other soda makers, you attach the bottle directly to the machine, so when you detach the bottle, all the excess pressure is released at once. With the Fizz Infuser's release valve, you are able to control the release of pressure. If the drink is getting foamy (caused by a reaction with CO2 and sugars/tanins), you simply close the valve and wait for the drink to settle! No compromise, no limitations (well, one limitation... the drink has to be cold)!

Juice, iced tea, sports drinks, flat sodas, cocktails, wine... Homemade mimosas, anyone? The results are always fresh, fizzy fun.

So whether you're a home mixologist, a soda addict, or just someone who loves trying new things, Drinkmate offers something no other home soda maker has done before: the freedom to fizz up anything.

That's the Drinkmate Difference!

[1] The 4 Best Soda Makers of 2025 | Reviews by Wirecutter
[2] Best Soda Maker of 2025: Expert Tested for Fizz and Flavor | Epicurious
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