# Iced tea and Lemonade, my contribution to the culinary world. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 9, 2019, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786 "2019-07-09T16:47:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/61 "2019-07-10T14:45:39Z")
> [@Slash1972](#): > > The Aristocrats? > > I honestly thought this was a joke topic so I kept skipping it. My loss. > > I once mixed rum with a can of Coke. I called it “Rum and carbonated water with soda syrup added in” I think “Rum and sparkling water with soda syrup added in” is a catchier name, but the “sparkling” term might throw some folks off. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/62 "2019-07-10T14:46:13Z")
> [@TroutMan](#): > > I’m baffled. What did you think it meant? I guess I could see someone thinking it meant there were suspended sparkly flakes like Goldschlager, but surely you’ve tasted something labeled sparkling at some point in your life, and sensed the similarity to carbonated beverages? Well slap my ass and call me a hick, too, but I didn’t know. I never drank anything labeled “sparkling” in my life. Why would I, when Coca Cola is available (and when I was younger, that Speedy milk and chocolate syrup concoction mentioned above. yum!)? “Sparkling” sounds like something with glitter in it, or a type of YA vampire. Sounds foo-foo. Something yuppies would drink. ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/63 "2019-07-10T15:00:22Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > Well slap my ass and call me a hick, too, but I didn’t know. I never drank anything labeled “sparkling” in my life. Why would I, when Coca Cola is available (and when I was younger, that Speedy milk and chocolate syrup concoction mentioned above. yum!)? “Sparkling” sounds like something with glitter in it, or a type of YA vampire. Sounds foo-foo. Something yuppies would drink. Do you walk through stores with blinders on? Sparkling water is everywhere these days (well, it’s been around forever but it’s way more popular now). Old brands like San Pellegrino and Perrier and “new” brands like La Croix and Bubly. I can’t make it through the local supermarket without seeing huge end displays of these. And then there are the sparkling ciders that seem to come out for non-alcoholic events or for kids when adults will have champagne. Martinelli is the main brand I see around here. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/64 "2019-07-10T15:07:12Z")
The term “sparkling” is very common but I’ve only ever heard it applied to water and to wine. In the case of wine, at least all but the cheapest swill, the carbonation is the result of natural fermentation so it’s different than other artificially carbonated beverages, though I think it’s still mostly CO2. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/65 "2019-07-10T15:08:00Z")
> [@wguy123](#): > > Do you walk through stores with blinders on? Sparkling water is everywhere these days (well, it’s been around forever but it’s way more popular now). Old brands like San Pellegrino and Perrier and “new” brands like La Croix and Bubly. I can’t make it through the local supermarket without seeing huge end displays of these. And then there are the sparkling ciders that seem to come out for non-alcoholic events or for kids when adults will have champagne. Martinelli is the main brand I see around here. What’s so hard to fathom? There are TONS of things in stores I never look at, from cookies to cat food to feminine hygiene products. I couldn’t tell you a thing about the products in those aisles. It’s a waste of brain power to even contemplate them. And bottled water is just another something I ignore. I have an RO machine, I have no need to buy bottled water. ---
**Author:** ![Hampshire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hampshire/32/4887_2.png) [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/66 "2019-07-10T15:31:01Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > What’s so hard to fathom? There are TONS of things in stores I never look at, from cookies to cat food to feminine hygiene products. I couldn’t tell you a thing about the products in those aisles. It’s a waste of brain power to even contemplate them. > > And bottled water is just another something I ignore. I have an RO machine, I have no need to buy bottled water. Oooo, I want a Recreational Outrage machine too! ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/67 "2019-07-10T15:49:03Z")
> [@Hampshire](#): > > Oooo, I want a Recreational Outrage machine too! It’s only for non-yuppies. Looking at your username, it’s doubtful you could buy one. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/68 "2019-07-10T16:18:19Z")
> [@Slash1972](#): > > I once mixed rum with a can of Coke. I called it “Rum and carbonated water with soda syrup added in” I tried this, but used sparkling water instead. I will call it Sparkoke Waterum. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/69 "2019-07-10T16:25:01Z")
The Canada Dry people have a new product that I just had to try; Ginger Ale/Lemonade. _Why_ Canada Dry? The lemonade is made no better by adding ginger ale and the ginger ale is made no better by adding lemonade. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/70 "2019-07-10T16:37:39Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > I made this drink once where I put chocolate syrup into a glass of cold milk, and it made the milk taste like chocolate. What should I call it? Put about two fingers of cold milk in a glass. Add a good long squeeze of chocolate syrup (preferably U-Bet). Top it off with club soda/seltzer. That’s an [egg cream](https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/egg-cream), which contains neither egg nor cream. I love to make them at home. It tastes the way a chocolate ice cream soda tastes after you’ve eaten out the ice cream, and all that’s left is fizzy, chocolate-y, creamy wonderfulness. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/71 "2019-07-10T16:38:21Z")
> [@Hampshire](#): > > Oooo, I want a Recreational Outrage machine too! They’re a pain. They need constant recalibration. And you have to keep the software up to date, or your water starts to smell like teenage wankers in MAGA hats. ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/72 "2019-07-10T16:39:22Z")
> [@TroutMan](#): > > I tried this, but used sparkling water instead. I will call it Sparkoke Waterum. Rowling made a grievous error by not including this spell in Harry Potter. ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/73 "2019-07-10T17:40:40Z")
> [@wguy123](#): > > And then there are the sparkling ciders that seem to come out for non-alcoholic events or for kids when adults will have champagne. Martinelli is the main brand I see around here. And the [Welch’s grape juice](http://www.welchs.com/products/sparkling) has been around forever. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/74 "2019-07-10T17:58:45Z")
I drink well water. Comes out of the tap very cold. If it sparkled I’d be concerned. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/75 "2019-07-10T18:13:09Z")
I’ve experimented with adding lemonade to beer. Now that’s one I’m sure you’ve never heard of it. ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/76 "2019-07-10T18:28:10Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > I’ve experimented with adding lemonade to beer. Now that’s one I’m sure you’ve never heard of it. Beg your pardon? > **[Anheuser-Busch Release Natural Light Naturdays Strawberry Lemonade Beer](https://www.brewbound.com/news/anheuser-busch-release-natural-light-naturdays-strawberry-lemonade-beer)** > > Don’t be alarmed if your next Natty beer run has you crossing paths with a fun-loving flock of flamingos because Naturday season is officially her. Natty Light is introducing Naturdays, a sessionable light lager brewed with phenomenal strawberry... Shandy deluxe there! ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/77 "2019-07-10T18:34:19Z")
> [@wguy123](#): > > Beg your pardon? > > [Anheuser-Busch Release Natural Light Naturdays Strawberry Lemonade Beer | Brewbound](https://www.brewbound.com/news/anheuser-busch-release-natural-light-naturdays-strawberry-lemonade-beer) > > Shandy deluxe there! You’ve been whooshed but good. ---
**Author:** ![eschrodinger](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschrodinger/32/122_2.png) [@eschrodinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschrodinger)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/78 "2019-07-10T19:07:22Z")
> [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](#): > > What’s so hard to fathom? There are TONS of things in stores I never look at, from cookies to cat food to feminine hygiene products. I couldn’t tell you a thing about the products in those aisles. It’s a waste of brain power to even contemplate them. > > And bottled water is just another something I ignore. I have an RO machine, I have no need to buy bottled water. But do you know what cat litter is, even if you don’t have a cat, or do you think it’s what happens when a cat throws garbage out the car window? Maybe there’s an age factor, but some people (including me) are surprised that a person could have existed in US culture long enough to be an adult and not have encountered countless references to sparkling as an adjective modifying a beverage to indicate carbonation. ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/79 "2019-07-10T19:45:46Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > You’ve been whooshed but good. Yeah, I realized that about a millisecond after hitting submit. But I still had to post that pink abomination. Where is the puke emoji? ---
**Author:** ![erysichthon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d07c76/32.png) [@erysichthon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/erysichthon)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786/80 "2019-07-10T20:48:24Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > It’s not in that picture, but that’s not a requirement of an Arnold Palmer (I’ve never had one served like that one–it’s always been mixed). I was genuinely surprised at that photo. I was served the non-mixed version once in a restaurant, but I attributed this to neglect or laziness on the part of the server. I immediately grabbed a spoon and mixed it. The licensed version of the Arnold Palmer sold in grocery stores (with his picture on the container) is, obviously, mixed. That suggests to me that it’s the correct way to serve it. What would be the point of drinking in in layers? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iced-tea-and-lemonade-my-contribution-to-the-culinary-world/836786.md?page=5)