In-depth review
Drinkmate OmniFizz Starter Kit Review (2026)
In-depth review of the Drinkmate OmniFizz Starter Kit in Matte Black: Fizz Infuser, any-drink carbonation, and who should buy it.
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.
Our verdict
The Drinkmate OmniFizz Starter Kit is the best soda maker for buyers who want to carbonate more than water. Its Fizz Infuser lets juice, iced tea, wine, and cocktails go in the bottle, and the two-stage pressure release keeps foamy drinks from overflowing, which is the trick no SodaStream or Aarke machine can do. It is bulkier than the Terra, the threaded cylinder takes longer to swap, and the bottle cap has more parts to clean, but for a household that fizzes everything, those are fair trades. Buy it if you want sparkling juice and fizzy cocktails; buy the Terra if you only ever carbonate water.
What we like
- 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.
What to watch out for
- 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.
Who it is for
Buyers who want sparkling juice, fizzy cocktails, or re-fizzed flat soda, as well as plain sparkling water.
The Fizz Infuser is the point
The Fizz Infuser is a cap that seals the bottle and lets gas in while keeping the drink inside, which is what makes carbonating juice possible. Other machines carbonate water only because their bottles cannot handle a drink that foams, but the Infuser and the two-stage pressure release bleed the pressure off slowly, so a fizzy juice does not erupt when the cap comes off. Chill the drink well first, since cold liquid holds gas better and foams less, and release the pressure in two stages as the cap is designed to do.
Cylinders and bottles
The OmniFizz uses a standard threaded 60-litre cylinder, which screws in rather than snapping in, so swapping takes a little longer than a SodaStream QuickConnect cylinder. The starter kit includes a 1-litre bottle and a 0.5-litre bottle, both BPA-free, and the Fizz Infuser itself. The bottles need hand washing, and the cap has more parts than a SodaStream bottle, so cleaning takes a minute longer after each use.
How it stacks up
Against the SodaStream Terra Starter Kit, the OmniFizz wins on versatility and loses on simplicity, since the Terra cylinder snaps in and its bottle goes in the dishwasher. Against the Breville InFizz Fusion, the OmniFizz wins on cost and on the included cylinder, while the Breville wins on its FusionCap, which keeps a finished drink fizzy in the fridge. Against the Aarke Carbonator III, the OmniFizz wins on what it can carbonate and loses on design, since the Aarke is the better-looking machine.
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.
Key specifications
- 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
Also consider
SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker Starter Kit, Black
The default pick: snap the bottle in, press the button, and get sparkling water in seconds, with no power and no fuss.
- CO2 system: QuickConnect 60L cylinder included
- Bottle: 1 L (32 fl oz) dishwasher-safe, BPA-free
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.
- Model: BCA800BSS
- Carbonates: Water, juice, tea, cocktails, wine, and flat soda
Research-based assessment. ThePickLedger has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
What drinks can I carbonate in the OmniFizz?
Any chilled drink: water, juice, iced tea, wine, cocktails, and flat soda. Do not carbonate hot drinks, dairy, or pulpy juice with large bits, since pulp can clog the infuser. Chill the drink well first for the best fizz and the least foam.
Is the 2025 bottle recall a concern?
Drinkmate recalled some one-litre bottles in 2025 after reports of bursting, and offered free replacements. Check the date printed on any older bottle, and use only bottles that are in date. Bottles supplied with a new starter kit are current stock.
How do I clean the Fizz Infuser?
Rinse the infuser and the bottle after each use, and wash the cap parts by hand with warm soapy water. Do not put the infuser in the dishwasher unless the maker says so, and let the parts dry fully before storing them, since a damp cap can smell.