Seltzer A Sparkling Summer Classic

Want a drink that refreshing and can go with everything from wine to chocolate syrup? Then think seltzer.It's a summer must have because of its' versatility. It can go from fizzing up a punch to adding zip to lemonade.You can even drink it plain, nicely chilled, with ice and a lemon wedge.

Seltzer water is over two hundred years old, first made by Joseph Priestly in 1767 by accident when he infused water with carbon dioxide  . This was done by placing a bowl of water over a beer vat and letting the fumes permeate the liquid. The actual name, seltzer comes from the German town of Selter.which has been bottling spring water since the 18th Century. It's  is different than club soda because it has no salt in it, therefore a slightly different , almost acidy type of taste. You can make seltzer at home using just plain tap water  and a charger (and now there's the new soda streams that make a fair equivalent to it).

Seltzer is the perfect summer time refresher. Add ice and a lemon or even lime wedge and it makes the great non alcoholic drink at any summertime soiree. It's also perfect for backyard relaxing along with a good book. However seltzer shines when it's mixed. Try  it with Campari for the classic holiday in Capri drink or with a flavored vodka for an adult version of soda pop, For something not quite as heady, whip up a few sparklers seltzer mixed with either fruit juices or lemonade. The classic treat is the egg cream. This is chocolate syrup mixed in with a little milk and then Seltzer is added to give it a foamy head. Stir gently and knock back one of the best drinks ever!

Seltzer is a true summertime classic. Have it on while sitting under y our favorite tree reading a book or blend in any of your favorite fruit juices. Better yet, try that classic the egg cream  and enjoy it under a starry sky.