Can You Put Juice in a SodaStream?

Sometimes, but only with a model approved for juice. SodaStream MIX is described as able to carbonate natural juices, while other SodaStream machines may be limited to water.

Juice can foam more than plain water, especially if it has pulp or a lot of sugar. If your machine's manual says to carbonate water only, don't put juice in the bottle.

For a water-only machine, carbonate cold water first, release the bottle as instructed, then add juice or syrup gently. Our guide to how to use a SodaStream covers the basic water-carbonation process.

Does SodaStream MIX carbonate juice?

SodaStream says the MIX can carbonate natural juices and other drinks. It has a bottle release dial intended to help control release and reduce foam buildup and overflow.

Follow the MIX instructions for fill level, carbonation, and releasing the bottle. Its dishwasher-safe parts and overflow tray can help with cleanup, but they don't remove the need to follow the manual.

If you mainly want sparkling water and will add flavor after carbonation, compare SodaStream MIX and Terra to see which approach suits you.

Why do SodaStream users often carbonate water first?

Water-first carbonation keeps syrup, pulp, and sticky juice residue out of the machine. Flavored liquids can expand and foam during carbonation, which may lead to overflow or difficult cleanup.

Plain water also gives you more control over the final drink. You can carbonate it, add a small amount of flavor, taste, and adjust without exposing the machine to the ingredients.

Bubly Drops are made to be added to SodaStream sparkling water. The variety pack includes strawberry, grapefruit, blackberry, lime, mango, and cherry, with natural flavor and no calories or sweeteners.

Add drops a little at a time and stir gently. For more ideas, see how to make sparkling water taste better.

What happens if you carbonate juice in a water-only machine?

Foam and overflow are the main concerns, and the machine may be damaged. Juice can bubble up through the bottle neck, coat the bottle connection, or leave sticky residue that is harder to clean than water.

Pulp can make foaming worse. Sweetened juice may also leave a film on parts that are not meant to contact sugary drinks.

If juice has already spilled, stop using the machine and follow its cleaning instructions. Don't rinse or immerse parts that the manual says should stay dry, and contact the manufacturer if liquid reached the machine.

How can you make sparkling juice without carbonating juice?

Carbonate cold water, then mix it with juice after the bottle is released. This is the water-first approach for a SodaStream model whose instructions limit carbonation to water.

Pour the sparkling water into a glass first, then add juice slowly down the side. Stir once or twice, gently, to limit fizz loss and foam.

Start with a small amount of juice and adjust to taste. A splash keeps more of the sparkling-water character, while a larger pour gives you a fruitier drink with less fizz.

You can also use flavor drops or soda syrup made for sparkling water. Our guide to the best Bubly Drops and flavor drops compares options for adding flavor after carbonation.

Which machines are designed for drinks beyond water?

Choose a machine whose instructions specifically allow the drinks you want to carbonate. SodaStream MIX is designed for natural juices, and Breville says its InFizz Fusion can fizz juice, tea, cocktails, and wine.

The InFizz Fusion uses a FusionCap and has a twist-and-lock bottle system. Its CO2 canister is not included, and it uses standard screw-type 60 L CO2 canisters.

For SodaStream options and model differences, read SodaStream models explained. Check the machine and bottle instructions for the drink you plan to make.

How do you keep juice from making a fizzy drink overflow?

Use a machine approved for juice, follow its fill limit, and release the bottle slowly as instructed. Careful pouring can also reduce sudden foaming.

Don't fill above the marked line or add extra juice to a bottle that is already under pressure. Keep the bottle upright during release, and stop if foam rises toward the opening.

For a water-only machine, keep juice out of the carbonating bottle. Add it only after carbonating and releasing plain water.

Can you use juice concentrate or pulpy juice?

Use concentrate or pulpy juice in the carbonator only if the manual permits that type of drink. A machine that can carbonate some juice may still have limits on pulp, thickness, or other ingredients.

If you can't confirm that your model allows it, mix concentrate or pulpy juice into sparkling water after carbonation. This avoids putting thick or particle-filled liquid into a machine designed for plain water.

Is it worth buying a machine that carbonates juice?

It can make sense if you want to fizz juice directly and the machine's instructions allow it. If you mainly want flavored sparkling water, a water-only machine lets you add juice, syrup, or drops after carbonation.

Choose SodaStream MIX if you want a SodaStream model designed for natural juice and other drinks. Consider the Breville InFizz Fusion if you want a machine designed for juice, tea, cocktails, and wine.

If you prefer plain sparkling water with flavor added later, Bubly Drops give you six unsweetened fruit flavors. For a broader comparison, see the best carbonated water makers.

What is the safest way to decide?

For can you put juice in a SodaStream, the answer depends on your exact model. Use juice only when the machine's instructions allow it, and otherwise carbonate water before adding juice or flavor drops.

Pick SodaStream MIX if you want a SodaStream option designed for natural juice. Pick InFizz Fusion if you want a machine designed for several drink types, or use Bubly Drops when water-first flavoring is enough.

Check your manual before each new drink, especially if it contains pulp or thick ingredients. For basic steps, return to how to use a SodaStream.

Frequently asked questions

Can you carbonate juice in a regular SodaStream?

Only if that exact machine's instructions permit it. Many SodaStream models are designed to carbonate water, then flavor it after carbonation.

Carbonating juice in a model not approved for other drinks can cause foaming or spills, so check the manual before trying.

How do you make sparkling juice with a SodaStream?

Use a model that explicitly allows juice, and follow its instructions for the drink, fill level, and carbonation. For a water-only machine, carbonate plain water first, then stir in juice or syrup gently.

Chill the water and add flavor slowly to limit foaming.

Can you put juice in a SodaStream bottle?

A bottle that fits the machine is not automatically approved for carbonating juice. Check both the machine and bottle instructions for allowed liquids and use.

If the manual limits carbonation to water, carbonate water in the bottle and add juice after releasing it from the machine.

What can you add to SodaStream after carbonating water?

You can add juice, syrup, or water flavor drops after carbonating plain water, as long as the flavoring instructions allow it. Pour slowly and stir gently because added ingredients can release bubbles and foam.

For an unsweetened option, Bubly Drops add natural fruit flavor without calories or sweeteners.

Can You Put Juice in a SodaStream?