As the school season starts up again, many parents are looking for healthier drink options to keep their kids energised, hydrated, and happy throughout the day. Traditional fizzy drinks are often packed with sugar, artificial flavours, and empty calories, not exactly the best fuel for growing minds.

With Drinkmate, you can turn everyday juices, teas, and even plain water into fun, fizzy creations that children will love, without the sugar overload. Here’s how to make going back to school a little bit healthier (and tastier) this year.

Why Skip Sugary Sodas?

• Too Much Sugar – Many shop-bought fizzy drinks contain over 30g of sugar per can, far exceeding daily recommendations for kids.
• Energy Spikes & Crashes – Sugar highs can leave children restless, followed by the dreaded mid-afternoon slump.
• Healthier Habits – Replacing sodas with natural alternatives helps kids develop a better relationship with drinks from an early age.

Kid-Friendly Fizzy Drink Ideas

Here are a few fun, sugar-free recipes you can make at home with your Drinkmate:

1. Apple Fizz Splash

• Ingredients: 1 cup 100% apple juice, ½ cup chilled water, a squeeze of lemon.
• Method: Mix the juice and water, then carbonate in your Drinkmate.
• Why Kids Love It: Sweet, crisp, and tastes like sparkling cider, without the added sugar.

2. Strawberry Lemonade Sparkle

• Ingredients: ½ cup fresh strawberry purée, juice of 1 lemon, and top up with cold water.
• Method: Stir together, carbonate, and serve over ice.
• Why Kids Love It: Pink, fizzy, and fruity, it feels like a treat but is full of vitamins.

3. Orange-Mango Fizz

• Ingredients: ½ cup fresh orange juice, ½ cup mango juice (no added sugar), a dash of lime.
• Method: Blend, carbonate, and enjoy.
• Why Kids Love It: Bright, tropical, and refreshing, like a holiday in a glass.

4. Fizzy Fruit-Infused Water

• Ingredients: Chilled water + slices of strawberries, cucumber, or orange.
• Method: Infuse for 30 minutes, then carbonate.
• Why Kids Love It: Looks colourful, tastes fresh, and has zero sugar.

Pro Tips for Parents

• Dilute Juices: Mix juice with water before carbonating, which lowers natural sugar content while keeping the flavour fun.
• Let Kids Experiment: Get children involved in choosing fruit combos. It makes them more excited about drinking healthy fizz.
• Perfect for Packed Lunches: Store drinks in insulated bottles to keep them cold until lunchtime.

The Back-to-School Advantage

Healthy, sugar-free carbonated drinks can help kids:

• Stay hydrated throughout the day.
• Get a natural boost of vitamins and minerals.
• Avoid the sugar rollercoaster and stay focused in class.

A Healthier School Year with Drinkmate

With Drinkmate, you can give your kids the fun and fizz they crave, but in a way that’s good for their bodies and minds. Say goodbye to sugar-loaded sodas and hello to creative, healthy alternatives that make hydration exciting.