Ranked on what they can carbonate and how safely they do it: the infuser design, the pressure release, and whether the bottle is built for foamy drinks.
The Best Soda Makers for Juice and Cocktails (2026)
Soda makers that carbonate more than water: the machines that fizz juice, wine, tea, and cocktails safely.
Our top picks at a glance
Best for juice and cocktails
Drinkmate OmniFizz Sparkling Water and Soda Maker Starter Kit, Matte BlackBuyers who want sparkling juice, fizzy cocktails, or re-fizzed flat soda, as well as plain sparkling water.
Best for juice and cocktails in bulk
Drinkmate OmniFizz Ultimate Bundle, Matte BlackHouseholds that carbonate juice and cocktails daily and want spare cylinders on hand.
Best for finished cocktails
Breville InFizz Fusion Sparkling Water and Beverage Carbonator, BCA800BSSHosts and cocktail makers who want to carbonate a finished drink, not just plain water.
The Drinkmate OmniFizz Starter Kit is the pick for juice and cocktails: its Fizz Infuser lets any chilled drink go in the bottle, and the two-stage pressure release keeps foam under control. The Breville InFizz Fusion is the alternative for finished cocktails, since its FusionCap carbonates a drink in its own bottle and keeps it fizzy in the fridge.
The picks, ranked
| Pick | Carbonates | CO2 system | Bottles | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for juice and cocktailsDrinkmate OmniFizz Sparkling Water and Soda Maker Starter Kit, Matte Black | Any chilled drink, including juice, wine, and cocktails | Standard threaded 60L cylinder included | 1 L and 0.5 L BPA-free bottles | Check price |
| Best for juice and cocktails in bulkDrinkmate OmniFizz Ultimate Bundle, Matte Black | Any chilled drink, including juice, wine, and cocktails | Three 60L threaded cylinders included | 1 L and 0.5 L BPA-free bottles | Check price |
| Best for finished cocktailsBreville InFizz Fusion Sparkling Water and Beverage Carbonator, BCA800BSS | Water, juice, tea, cocktails, wine, and flat soda | Standard screw-type 60L cylinder, not included | - | Check price |
Best for juice and cocktails
Drinkmate OmniFizz Sparkling Water and Soda Maker Starter Kit, Matte Black
The versatile one: the only starter kit here that carbonates juice, wine, tea, and cocktails, not just water.
Strengths
- The Fizz Infuser lets any chilled drink go in the bottle, so juice, iced tea, wine, and cocktails can all be carbonated.
- The two-stage pressure release bleeds off foam slowly, which keeps fizzy juice from foaming over.
- It uses a standard threaded 60L cylinder, which is widely available and easy to exchange.
Limitations
- The bottle cap has more parts than a SodaStream bottle, so it needs careful cleaning and a good seal each time.
- The threaded cylinder screws in rather than snapping in, so swapping takes longer than a QuickConnect cylinder.
- It is bulkier than the Terra, and the matte black body shows fingerprints.
What owners report
Commonly praised
- Sparkling juice and fizzy cocktails come out well, which no SodaStream can do
- The slow pressure release keeps foamy drinks from overflowing the bottle
- The threaded cylinder is easy to find and exchange in most shops.
Common complaints
- The bottle cap has several parts that need careful cleaning after each use
- Swapping the screw-in cylinder takes longer than snapping in a QuickConnect one
- The matte black body shows fingerprints after every use.
Recurring themes from owner reviews on retailers and forums, summarised by our editors. Updated October 2026.
| Carbonates | Any chilled drink, including juice, wine, and cocktails |
|---|---|
| CO2 system | Standard threaded 60L cylinder included |
| Bottles | 1 L and 0.5 L BPA-free bottles |
| Infuser | Patented Fizz Infuser with two-stage pressure release |
| Power | None, no electricity or batteries |
Best for: Buyers who want sparkling juice, fizzy cocktails, or re-fizzed flat soda, as well as plain sparkling water.
Skip if: You only ever carbonate water, since the extra versatility adds cost and a fiddlier bottle cap.
Best for juice and cocktails in bulk
Drinkmate OmniFizz Ultimate Bundle, Matte Black
The OmniFizz stocked for months: three cylinders, two bottles, and the Fizz Infuser, for a household that fizzes everything.
Strengths
- Three 60L cylinders in the box mean months of fizz before an exchange is needed.
- Two bottles, one 1-litre and one 0.5-litre, cover both a jug of sparkling juice and a single glass.
- The Fizz Infuser and two-stage release keep foamy drinks under control, which is the part other machines cannot do.
Limitations
- It is the same machine as the starter kit, so the extra money buys supplies, not a better machine.
- The bottle cap has more parts than a SodaStream bottle and needs careful cleaning.
- The bundle is bulky to store, since three cylinders and two bottles need cupboard space.
What owners report
Commonly praised
- Three cylinders in the box mean months of fizz before an exchange is needed
- The two bottles cover both a jug of sparkling juice and a single glass
- The slow pressure release handles foamy drinks without a mess.
Common complaints
- The bundle is bulky to store, with three cylinders and two bottles to find room for
- The cap still needs careful cleaning, and the extra bottles add to the washing up
- The machine is the same as the starter kit, so the extra money only buys supplies.
Recurring themes from owner reviews on retailers and forums, summarised by our editors. Updated October 2026.
| CO2 system | Three 60L threaded cylinders included |
|---|---|
| Bottles | 1 L and 0.5 L BPA-free bottles |
| Carbonates | Any chilled drink, including juice, wine, and cocktails |
| Infuser | Patented Fizz Infuser with two-stage pressure release |
| Power | None, no electricity or batteries |
Best for: Households that carbonate juice and cocktails daily and want spare cylinders on hand.
Skip if: You only carbonate water, since the extra cylinders and the fizz-anything design are wasted on plain water.
Best for finished cocktails
Breville InFizz Fusion Sparkling Water and Beverage Carbonator, BCA800BSS
The cocktail machine: a FusionCap that carbonates a finished drink in its own bottle, from juice to wine to flat soda.
Strengths
- The FusionCap carbonates juice, tea, cocktails, wine, and flat soda directly in the bottle, which no SodaStream or Aarke machine can do.
- The brushed stainless steel body looks and feels like a premium appliance, and the 1-litre bottle has a stainless cap and base.
- The cap keeps the fizz in the bottle after carbonating, so a drink stays fizzy in the fridge.
Limitations
- No CO2 cylinder is included, so the machine cannot be used until a standard screw-type 60L cylinder is bought separately.
- The FusionCap and bottle are proprietary, so spare bottles and caps cost more than standard SodaStream bottles.
- It is the most expensive machine in this list to get running, once the cylinder is added.
What owners report
Commonly praised
- Finished cocktails come out fizzy and stay fizzy in the fridge thanks to the sealing cap
- The steel body looks and feels like a premium appliance
- The bottle, brush, funnel, and tray in the box make it ready to use properly.
Common complaints
- No cylinder is included, so the machine cannot be used until one is bought
- Spare bottles and caps are proprietary and cost more than standard ones
- The cost to get running is the highest in this list once the cylinder is added.
Recurring themes from owner reviews on retailers and forums, summarised by our editors. Updated October 2026.
| Model | BCA800BSS |
|---|---|
| Carbonates | Water, juice, tea, cocktails, wine, and flat soda |
| Bottle | 1 L bottle with stainless steel cap and base |
| CO2 system | Standard screw-type 60L cylinder, not included |
| Included | Cleaning brush, funnel, drip tray, sieve |
Best for: Hosts and cocktail makers who want to carbonate a finished drink, not just plain water.
Skip if: You only drink sparkling water, since the FusionCap adds cost and parts you will not use.
Questions, answered
Can I put juice in a SodaStream?
No. SodaStream machines carbonate water only, and putting juice in the bottle can damage the machine and void the warranty. Use a Drinkmate OmniFizz or a Breville InFizz Fusion for juice, and add flavour to SodaStream water only after the fizz.
Why do fizzy drinks foam over in some machines?
Because the pressure is released too fast, which lets the gas escape at once and drags the drink with it. The Drinkmate two-stage release bleeds pressure off slowly, which is why it handles foamy drinks better. Chill the drink well first, since cold liquid holds gas better than warm liquid.
Can I re-fizz flat soda?
Yes, with a Drinkmate or a Breville. Pour the flat soda into the bottle, carbonate it, and it will fizz again, though it will not taste exactly like a fresh bottle. Do not try it in a SodaStream or an Aarke, since those machines carbonate water only.