Serving water has practically become an art form. No longer a beverage to be simply taken from the tap, gulped from the hose after a summer jog or flavored with colored sugary powders, water has been elevated to the level of fine whiskey or wine.
There are now certified water sommeliers to ensure that restaurants and party hosts are serving water that lives up to quality standards. There are specialized water tastings, bars and restaurants serving water menus and pop-up water boutiques and samplings, where upscale water brands introduce their superior beverages to the public.
For homebodies and makers who would prefer to sip on their fancy water from the comfort of their own homes, there are DIY rainbow water recipes and ideas on how to flavor one's own water.
In today's food and beverage culture, even serving water has become an arena for creative expression and innovation.
16 Innovative Ways of Serving Water
From Upscale Water Tastings to Cucumber Water Cocktails:
Charlotte Joyce Kidd — Sep 2, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Fashionable Water Bar Menus
The Cultish Colette Water Bar Has a Menu of Over 100 Waters
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Upscale Water Brand Pop-Ups
The Evian Pop-Up Experience Opened Ahead of Wimbledon 2015
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DIY Rainbow Water
Rainbow Water Puts a Colorful Spin On a Regular Glass of Water
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Stylish Water Bars
London's Selfridge's is Hosting a Water Bar for Its Exhibit on Ocean Plastic
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Toast-Flavored Waters
This Bizarre Water Beverage is Designed to Taste Just Like Baked Bread
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Sparkling Water Pop-Ups
Tokyo's SodaStream Pop-Up Serves Up Healthy Carbonated Beverages
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Pop-Up Water Bars
London's H2Only Just Serves Glasses of Tap Water
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Herb-Infused Water Menus
The Artistic Menu at Creo Offers Guests a Unique List of Herbal Waters
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Clean Water Vending Machines
These Water ATMs Help Bring Clean Water to the Streets of Nairobi
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Certified Water Sommeliers
Martin Riese Hosts a Water Tasting Event at a Los Angeles Restaurant
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Extravagant Water Menus
This Hotel Offers High-Class Water Bottles Ranging from $8 to $40
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Upscale Water Tastings
Ray's and Stark Bar Features an Extensive Water Menu with 40 Varieities
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Water-Sampling Challenges
Nestle Encourages People to Try Sparkling Water for Seven Days
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H2O Vending Machines
Aquavida Sells its Products in Compact Vending Kiosks
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Aromatic Vending Machines
This Vending Machine Provides Mood-Enhancing Scents of Summer
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Cucumber Water Cocktails
'The Mosquito' by 132 Bar Vintage is Made with a Vegetable Water Base
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Ultra-Customizable Water Bottles
The Sunnies Flask Goes in Over 300,000 Color Combinations
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
Energy Drink Faucets
mio's TAP* Instantly Turns Water into an Energy Drink
Shifting Hydration Cup Concepts
The Conceptual Tilting Water Cup Encourages Regular Sipping
Blue Spirulina Drinks
BLUwater Beverage from FUL Foods is Rich in Antioxidants
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
Ready-to-Sip Sparkling Aperitifs
The Spritz by Sazerac is Sweet, Bitter and Bubbly
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
Sleek Pour-Over Coffee Makers
The Saki Pour-Over Coffee Maker is Modern and Convenient
Countertop Air-to-Water Dispensers
The DrinkingMaker Atmospheric Water Dispenser is Three-in-One
Personal Water-Ionizing Bottles
The Piurify HydroGenator Bottle Infuses Water with Hydrogen
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Botanical Water Enhancers
Buddy's Plant-Powered Flavors Support Healthy Hydration on the Go
Next-Gen Hydration Bottles
air up's Award-Winning Gen2 PAB "Flavors" Water with Aromatic Pods
Romantic Drinking Accessories
Hendrick’s & Wiederhoeft Crafted a Line of Unusual "Gintimates"
Beautified Water Filtration Systems
Beautiful by PUR Makes Water Filtration Aesthetically Pleasing
Aluminum-Packaged Water Cans
Thinkerbell and the Laneway Festival's Founder Launch a Water Product
Water-Themed Cocktail Bars
The Civil Works Cocktail Bar Debuts at the Waterworks Food Hall
Blueberry-Flavored Lemon Waters
The Water Brand Lemon Perfect Has 3 New Flavors
Bubbly Low-Calorie Mocktails
Maison Perrier Chic is a Luxe Alternative to Alcoholic Beverages
Cooling Beer Cubes
The Beer Cubes Tray by Miller Lite Cools Beer Without Watering It Down
Mindful Restaurant Drink Menus
The Chipotle Beverage Menu Has Been Expanded with New Options
Ready-to-Serve Canned Mocktails
Mocktails Uniquely Crafted Makes Convenient Cocktail Alternatives
Earth-Sourced Premium Electrolytes
Instant Hydration Debuts with Four Distinctive Flavors
Crayon-Themed Water Bottles
The Crayola x S'well Collaboration Features Vibrant Bottles
Bubbly Caffeinated Beverages
WakeWater is a Sugar-Free, Sweetener-Free Energizer
Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails
Wonderland Cocktails Launched Five New Canned Refreshments
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
Fruity Alcoholic Teas
Local Beverages Iced Tea Seltzers are Available in Five Distinct Flavors
Elegant Colored Glassware Collections
Estelle Colored Glass & Simply Beverages Join Forces
Canned Enhanced Water Drinks
ShineWater Transitions from Plastic Bottles to Aluminum Cans
Functional Hydration Mixer Rebrands
Crystal Light Debuts Immunity, Energy, and Mixology Flavors
Lookalike Sparkling Water Cans
Not Beer's Sparkling Water Resembles a Classic Brew
Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Waters
Voila! Sparkling Waters Feature Five Refreshing Flavors
Aluminum Plastic-Free Water Packaging
The Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water Comes in New Packaging
Hot Dog-Flavored Sparkling Waters
The 7-Eleven Big Bite Hot Dog Sparkling Water is Unexpected
Rapper-Approved Sparkling Drinks
SYPS Fizzy Water is Arriving Exclusively at Iceland in the UK
Build-Your-Own Hydration Solutions
DIY Beverages Offers a Fully Customizable Hydration Experience
Vibrant Canned Cocktail Brands
Lake Hour Draws Inspiration from Lakeside Gatherings
Artful Alkaline Waters
Bored & Thirsty Champions Self-Expression & Interactive Packaging
Single-Serve Sparkling Wines
Wander + Ivy Packages 'Bubbles' in Patented 6.3-Ounce Glass Bottles
Fruity Cannabis Drinks
CQ Offers Thirst-Quenching Low-Dose Spritzers
Gin Shooter Spirits
WATTSHOT Was Specifically Made to Be Enjoyed as a Shot
Timeless Mixology Collections
Waterford Crystal’s Mixology Collection Offers a Refined Experience
Refreshed Water Branding Identities
Flow Beverage Corp. Announces Its Evolved Brand Identity
Flavored Canned Cocktails
Bluebird Hardwater Expands Its Lineup with New Flavorful Offerings
High-ABV Sparkling Waters
RIKI Spirits' Vodka and Tequila-Based Drinks Come in at 7% ABV
Flexibly Filtered Water Dispensers
The 'Waterdrop A1' Dispenses Both Hot & Cold Purified Water
Functional Effervescent Drink Ranges
SmartSoda Brilliant Life Drinks are Made with Alkaline Water
Infusing Water Purifiers
The 'Bello' is a Countertop Water Purifier with Flavor-Infusing Functions
Summer-Inspired Sparkling Water Lines
Waterloo Sparkling Water Introduces Three New Flavors
Sparkling Coconut Waters
Strange Water Makes Still and Sparkling Coconut Water
Can-Connecting Drinking Accessories
HOP WTR's HOP SPCR Helps Drinkers Replenish & Rehydrate
Refreshing Canned Tequila Cocktails
The Badwater Tequila RTD Range Responds to Consumer Demand
Celebratory Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Le Fizz by Ghia Sweetens Special and Everyday Moments
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Canned Bamboo Beverages
Juno Bamboo Water Makes a Centuries-Old Natural Remedy Ready to Drink
Aluminum-Bottled Sparkling Waters
Flow Beverage Corp. Debuts the Flow Sparkling Water in 4 Flavors
Non-Alcoholic Canned Spritzes
Citizen Spritz's Alcohol-Free Cans Support Refreshment & Moderation
Kitchen Water Purifiers
Bluewater's Kitchen Station 1 Removes Toxins & Enhances Tap Water
Metallic Sparkling Refreshment Makers
The SodaStream Enso Was Designed by Naoto Fukasawa
Outdoor Water Sink Stations
Weltrevee Presents the New Contemporary Waterworks Outdoor Sink
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Sophisticated Bubbly Refreshers
Maison Perrier Forever Shares Natural Fruit Flavors & Zero Sugar
Double-Filtered Drinking Water
FloeWater Shares a Taste of Next-Gen Filtration Technology
Vintage Water-Infused Treats
Leinenkugel’s Lakewater Taffy Boasts a Burst of Lemon Flavor
Fruit-Forward Tequila Cocktails
Dad Water is Personality-Packed Fruit-Infused Tequila Water
Health-Conscious Sparkling Beverages
Cloud Water Unveils New Products and a Fresh Brand Makeover
Transparent Farm-to-Can Cocktails
Anytime Spritz Boasts 100% Transparent & Sustainable Ingredients
Organic Wellness-Focused Drinks
élevé's Adaptogen-Infused Sparkling Waters Come in Three Flavors
Canned Southern Wines
These Country Water Wines are Available in Four Unique Flavors
Canned Canadian Refreshments
Clearly Canadian is Debuting its Sparkling Water in New SleekCans
Month-Long Martini Events
Tanqueray's Fancy Hour Spotlights Martinis as the Perfect Summer Sipper
Color Customized Water Bottles
Sunnies Studio Creates the Bountifully Bright Sunnies Flask
Effortless Non-Alcoholic Mixers
SodaStream Crafted Cocktail Mixers Elevate Drinks Made at Home
Carbonated Beverage Makers
The InFizz Fusion by Breville Adds Bubbles to More Than Just Water
Super Natural Sparkling Drinks
YEW Blends British Water and a Hint of Fruit for Sweetness
Hydrating Melon Beverages
Mela Watermelon Water is Packed with Electrolytes & Antioxidants
Reusable Packaging Sparkling Waters
PATH Sparkling Flavored Water Comes in Aluminum Bottles
Fruit-Forward Wine-Based Cocktails
Uptown Cocktails Melon Peppersmash Has a Range of Tasting Notes
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Ultra-Refreshing Sparkling Waters
DASH Water Cucumber & Mint Has an Extra-Crisp Flavor Profile
Hoppy Sparkling Waters
Hoplark's Sparkling Water Delivers the Hoppiness of Beer
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
High-ABV Tailgate Drinks
Big Sipz's Tailgate Tour Shares a Taste of New Ready-to-Drink Flavors
Sophisticated Drinking Vessels
The b, halfmoon Eau Carafe is Elegantly Curved for Comfort
Alkaline Sports Drink Waters
Gatorade Water Has an Unflavored Profile with Hydrating Benefits
Customizable Dirty Soda Shops
Swig Customizes Sodas with Cream, Flavored Syrups & More
Clementine-Infused Sparkling Waters
Trader Joe's Sparkling Water Cranberry Clementine Has Arrived
Customized Dirty Drinks
Cool Sips Makes Specialized Beverages of Any Kind at NYC Event
Functional Aluminum-Packaged Waters
Water Almighty Has Seven Added Minerals and Electrolytes
Tropically Flavored Hydration Solutions
Cure Introduces Its Newest Flavor, Tropical Punch
Tropical Citrus Sparkling Waters
Trader Joe's Something Spritzy Pineapple & Orange is Summer Ready
Sustainably Produced Canadian Seltzers
City Seltzer Offers Flavorful Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Water
Flavorful Functional Hydration Drinks
Essentia Hydroboost Comes in Three Flavors
Sparkling Water-Infused Recipes
Waterloo Sparkling Water is Sharing Unique Ways to Use Its Flavors
Refreshing Cannabis Waters
Delta Cannabis Water Aims to Redefine Cannabis Consumption
Hotel-Based Signature Spirits
Fairmont Waterfront x Wayward Distillery Debut the 'Waterfront Gin'
Daily Hydration Drink Mixes
SOS Hydration Mixes Come in Fun Flavors Like Rainbow Sherbet
Branded Cocktail Connoisseur Recipes
Tanqueray Gin Aims to Elevate Your Summer Cocktails
Iced Tea Water Enhancers
These New waterdrop Microdrinks Come in Three Flavors
Mixing-Ready Citrus Sodas
DASH Orange Sparkling Water Has Zero Calories and a Versatile Flavor
Canned Water Kefirs
Agua de Madre Shares Sparkling Water Kefir by the Can
Sleek Water Dispenser Concepts
Lee Yi Chung Designs the Metapure Desktop Water Dispenser
Bespoke Hydration Solutions
Hydrata Electrolyte Beverage Co. Now Offers a 'Custom Blend'
LGBTQ+ Vodka Sodas
Gay Water is Destigmatizing the Word "Gay"
Custom-Printed Water Packaging
Tetra Pak Launches a Custom Printing Collaboration with Flow Water
Zero-Proof Catering Companies
Split Offers Alcohol-Free Catering, Education and Menu Consulting
Elevated Ranch Water Kits
The 1800 Most Awarded Ranch Water 2024 Kit Shares a Winning Recipe
Hydration Tracking Tools
Water Watch Simplifies Tracking Daily Water Intake with Bottle Units
At-Home Cocktail Campaigns
Gordon's Many Evenings In Campaign Spotlights At-Home Drinking
Social Good Sparkling Waters
Barbet Debuts Artful Sparkling Water Flavors with a Charitable Focus
Festive Cocktail Concierges
The Cutwater Holiday Concierge Supports Seamless Seasonal Entertaining
Replenishing Mineral Water Campaigns
Crazy Water's Crazy Dry January Makes Not Drinking Fun
Beverage-Boosting Tea Sachets
Tea Forté's Cold Brew Line Enhances Still & Sparkling Water
Fine Dining Experience Collaborations
Evian Partners with the MICHELIN Guide in Canada
Light Tequila Cocktails
TSL Offers a Full-Flavor, Lighter Version of Margaritas
Margarita-Style Hard Seltzers
Canteen's Cantina Margarita Offers a Higher Alcohol Content
Citrus-Powered Hydration Drinks
Lemon Perfect Hydrating Lemon Water Comes in New Flavors and More
Flavor-Enhanced Spring Waters
Highland Spring Flavoured Still Water Comes in Three Flavors
Summery Private Label Foods
Publix Summer Specials are Arriving to Help Consumers Celebrate
High-Capacity Rolling Coolers
Primo Water's 5-Gallon Rolling Cooler is a Roving Hydration Station
Upscaled Sparkling Water Cans
DASH Water Debuted Larger Cans in Line with Customer Insights
Regionally Inspired Cocktail Kits
This Summer Cocktail Kit Shares a Taste of San Diego
Ready-to-Drink Agua Fresca Refreshments
Langers Agua Fresca Drinks Come in Three Flavors
Miniature Water Filtration Straws
LifeStraw Unveils the New Peak Solo for Clean Drinking Water
Fruity Coconut Waters
100 Coconuts' Flavors are 90% Coconut Water & 10% Natural Fruit Juice
Melon-Flavored Gin Spirits
June Watermelon by G'Vine is Made with 100% Natural Flavors
Libation-Cooling Glasses
The DIAMAS Tumbler Project Scientifically Chills Glasses for Drinking
Ionized Alkaline Waters
Essentia Water Offers a Boost of Summer Hydration
Filmic Sparkling Cocktails
Lake Hour Brings Movie-Making Sensibility to the Cocktail Space
Fruity Canned Margaritas
Altos' Ready-to-Drink Margaritas Offer Convenience & Quality
Bubbly Canned Sakes
SummerFall is a Sparkling Sake Designed for Drinking Outside
Educational Water Campaigns
Suntory Boasts the Mizuiku-Education Program for Children
Water Filtering Pitcher Concepts
The Tranquil Osoi Pitcher Concept is Designed for Kinto
Eco-Friendly Vodka Cocktails
Bali Water's Paradise Pack Helps to Tidy Up Waterways
Private Label Sparkling Waters
Rocky Mountain Sparkling Spring Water is Only at Natural Grocers
Purified Water Dispensers
The AkuaPure T1 Ultra by TOKIT Dispenses Purified Hot and Cold Water
Nutrient-Packed Spring Waters
Natural Grocers Launches a New Unprocessed Sparkling Spring Water