DIY Soft Drinks (blinry.org)

Article summary

The article describes the author's experiments with making their own soft drinks, including cola, orange soda, and almond soda, using essential oils and natural sweeteners. The author shares their recipes and experiences with different ingredients and flavor combinations. The author also mentions the challenges of sourcing ingredients and achieving the right flavor profiles. The article includes links to resources and recipes for readers to try making their own soft drinks.

Main themes

• DIY soft drinks
• Natural ingredients
• Flavor experimentation
• Soda making
• Essential oils
• Artificial sweeteners

What commenters say

• Some commenters appreciate the author's efforts to create sugar-free and caffeine-free soft drinks, and share their own experiences with making fermented drinks like kombucha.
• Others suggest using alternative methods for carbonation, such as a DrinkMate or a SodaStream, and share tips for achieving the right level of fizz.
• A few commenters express disappointment that the author did not use more advanced techniques, such as mass spectrometry, to reverse-engineer commercial soft drinks.
• Some readers are interested in trying the author's recipes, while others are skeptical about the feasibility of making soft drinks at home and prefer to buy commercial products.
• There is a discussion about the ethics of buying certain brands, such as SodaStream, due to their ownership and business practices.
• A few commenters joke about adding unusual ingredients, such as modafinil or peptides, to create a unique soft drink.
• Some readers appreciate the author's attempt to avoid commercial syrups and share tips for working with artificial sweeteners.
• Others suggest that making soft drinks at home can be a fun and creative hobby, but may not be worth the effort for everyone.