For months I’d been hearing buzz about at-home soda makers, but really hadn’t paid much attention since I personally only buy and drink sodas on very rare occasions.
But then, in early December, as I watched a bartender at Holeman & Finch in Atlanta pull out a device to make her own club soda, it dawned on me that a little gadget like that would be fun to have for our home bar!
I hadn’t yet bought my honey a Christmas present, and thought this just might be the perfect gift. After a little online research and video watching, I liked what I saw, so I took the plunge and decided to order one.
Well, lo and behold, the gods were shining down upon me, because at the same time I was in the process of ordering, I got an email from Primo asking me if I’d like to try out their Flavorstation!
Why, yes, I would!
Now that we’ve had a few weeks with ours, I can tell you that it is unequivocally the best gift I’ve ever given my husband. Unlike me, he does like to drink soft drinks quite often, so normally he keeps a stash in our basement fridge. No more! Now we have this handy dandy little soda maker on our kitchen counter top that he uses to make a fresh soda whenever it strikes his fancy.
Since we love ours so much, I figure it’d be nice to spread the love and give one to you guys! One lucky reader will be making their own drinks at home in just a few short weeks. All you have to do is this:
~Contest Closed~
The winner is:
#69 txmere!
To Enter:
Leave a comment telling me what your favorite sparkly or fizzy drink is. It’s that simple, but that part is mandatory, so be sure to do it!
You can also increase your chances to win with bonus entries. Note- you must leave a separate comment for each:
- On Twitter, follow me (@betheats), tweet the following and come back here to tell me you did so: Add a little sparkle & fizz into your life! Enter to win a Primo Flavorstation from @betheats! http://bit.ly/xlxYI8
- “Like” Primo Water on Facebook, then come back here and tell me you did so. Please leave your first name and last initial so it can be verified.
Contest ends on Friday, February 17th at Noon CST. Once the winner is chosen, I’ll contact them via email and will post it here on the blog. If the winner doesn’t respond within 48 hours, I’ll be forced to choose another, so be sure to check your email!
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kim milligan — February 13, 2012 @ 9:12 am
I have to say that I enjoy my Diet Coke (a can a day) very much. I don’t smoke or drink, so I am allowed a little vice, right?
Amy — February 13, 2012 @ 9:12 am
my favorite sparkly/fizzy drink would be champagne!
Amy — February 13, 2012 @ 9:13 am
posted the link on twitter
Heidi Wilson — February 13, 2012 @ 9:13 am
LOVE bubble water (as I call it). I usually go for the Poland Spring or Trader Joe’s Sparkling Water, but also love Perrier Pamplemousse (Pink Grapefruit). I would LOVE this…
Amy — February 13, 2012 @ 9:14 am
liked Primo Water on facebook
Christophe — February 13, 2012 @ 9:15 am
I really prefer a sugar free Red Bull or a lo-card Monster!
Ryan — February 13, 2012 @ 9:16 am
I love making my own flavored simple syrups and adding them to soda water, so having a soda machine at home would be so great. Hard to pick a favorite, but I think a basil-mint soda with fresh berries (and maybe a splash or two of gin) is my favorite.
Ryan — February 13, 2012 @ 9:16 am
Posted the link on Twitter!
Ryan — February 13, 2012 @ 9:16 am
And liked on Facebook!
Heidi Wilson — February 13, 2012 @ 9:16 am
Liked Primo Water on FB..
Jennifer E — February 13, 2012 @ 9:20 am
I liked Primo on FB.
Kyle — February 13, 2012 @ 9:20 am
I’m with the person who said champagne!
Lia — February 13, 2012 @ 9:27 am
Never made a fizzy drink before, My teenage son keeps saying how fun it would be to create a homemade beverage and make his own flavor up, I think it would be a BLAST to try something different. Hope I WIN!!!
Brady — February 13, 2012 @ 9:29 am
For the most part I don’t drink a lot of carbonation but do enjoy a soda from time to time. I want to get back to making my own. I bought a book a while back but after contamination with the yeast, i gave up. I’ve learned it’s much hard to control than brewing beer.
Jacqueline C. — February 13, 2012 @ 9:29 am
Love the sparkling water drinks!! You can get any flavor just by using different juice or flavorings.
Amanda — February 13, 2012 @ 9:31 am
My favorite fizzy drink is actually club soda. I’d love to make my own & add homemade fruit syrups!
Brady — February 13, 2012 @ 9:31 am
Primo Water is “liked” on FB (Brady P)
Brady — February 13, 2012 @ 9:32 am
I also posted the link on twitter.
Brady — February 13, 2012 @ 9:34 am
I really like the idea of giving carbonated cocktails as gifts. I found this post back in December and was so close to buying what was needed but ended up not being able to.
http://manmadediy.com/chris/posts/1411-how-to-make-diy-bottled-carbonated-cocktails
Claudia — February 13, 2012 @ 9:34 am
My favourite fizzy drink? Must be lemon and soda with a touch of honey. What a great idea for a giveaway!
amanda @ fake ginger — February 13, 2012 @ 9:35 am
I’m a sparkling water and diet soda girl! Love both!
amanda @ fake ginger — February 13, 2012 @ 9:35 am
I liked Primo on FB. (Amanda Livesay)
danielle — February 13, 2012 @ 9:35 am
Gingerale!
Christophe M — February 13, 2012 @ 9:37 am
Liked on Facebook: done
Claudia — February 13, 2012 @ 9:37 am
Primo is liked on Facebook, so two chances I guess :)
Christophe M — February 13, 2012 @ 9:41 am
Fallowing you on tweeter ;-)
Christophe M — February 13, 2012 @ 9:43 am
I love mtn dew diet, diet energy drink!
Kira — February 13, 2012 @ 9:43 am
I drink a LOT of club soda since it’s something different from straight water but not caloric or filled with artificial sweeteners. It would be wonderful to be able to make my own!
Kira — February 13, 2012 @ 9:43 am
And I liked on Facebook!
Kira — February 13, 2012 @ 9:44 am
It looks like my first comment didn’t show up (?). I really like drinking club soda with a little lime at the end of the day since it’s a switch from plain water but doesn’t have artificial sweeteners or a lot of calories.
amanda — February 13, 2012 @ 9:47 am
I tweeted & I already follow you!
Erin @ One Particular Kitchen — February 13, 2012 @ 9:48 am
I love a classic Coca-Cola. Especially one with real sugar!
Erin @ One Particular Kitchen — February 13, 2012 @ 9:49 am
Tweeted! :) https://twitter.com/#!/OPKitchen/status/169085590187409408
Allison — February 13, 2012 @ 9:52 am
I don’t drink sodas, but I do love a good gin and tonic (with Corsair Gin of course!) I want to start making my own tonic syrup to avoid the HFCS in traditional tonic, and then I would use the soda water to make it bubbly :)
Susan in the Boonies — February 13, 2012 @ 9:53 am
I love sparkling apple juice. This would be fun to win!
Amanda @ Hungry Vegan Traveler — February 13, 2012 @ 9:55 am
I confess: a few times a year, I get a crazy craving for Coca-Cola. Luckily, I can find the Mexican glass-bottled Coke, which is made with cane sugar instead of scary HFCS. I know cane sugar isn’t healthier, but all the junk in HFCS creeps me out. Plus, this is just a once-in-awhile indulgence.
Susan in the Boonies — February 13, 2012 @ 9:56 am
I tweeted your tweet, and I follow you on Twitter. https://twitter.com/#!/BoonieSooze/status/169087196295471105
Susan in the Boonies — February 13, 2012 @ 9:57 am
I liked them on Facebook. I’m Susan W. :-D
Darbi — February 13, 2012 @ 9:58 am
My favorite fizzy drink is Diet Coke!
Lindsay — February 13, 2012 @ 10:08 am
I am not a fan of most sodas… the flavors are just so, gross. I can appreciate a good gingerale or fruit fizzy. But making my own sounds ideal, I can imagine the flavor possibilities already. :) Pick me, pick me!
amanda — February 13, 2012 @ 10:11 am
I like Primo on Facebook. Amanda S.
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Christina — February 13, 2012 @ 10:17 am
My favorite fizzy drink is an Italian soda, usually caramel.
Christina — February 13, 2012 @ 10:18 am
Tweet has been sent @Christina615
Paul B — February 13, 2012 @ 10:21 am
I gave up soda for a while in favor of juice and water. Then I got hooked on flavored club soda (like Calistoga). I’ll bet this would be the ultimate machine to have right next to the coffee maker!
Sarah663 — February 13, 2012 @ 10:34 am
Mmm…I’ve had my eye on one of these! Have to say I’m a diet Dr. Pepper girl!
Sarah663 — February 13, 2012 @ 10:37 am
I liked Primowater on FB! Sarah S. G.
Ajarias — February 13, 2012 @ 10:44 am
Lemon-lime soda, but I’d like to try a green tea soda!
Ashley — February 13, 2012 @ 10:51 am
Oh, my hubby would love this for our home bar….he loves coke with his Maker’s Mark!
Ashley — February 13, 2012 @ 10:51 am
tweet has been sent @AChesnut21
val — February 13, 2012 @ 10:52 am
would love to make a simple ginger lemon soda. so good!
val — February 13, 2012 @ 10:53 am
I liked primo on Facebook as well!
Kristi Dickinson — February 13, 2012 @ 10:59 am
I love any light, crisp, flavorful sparkling soda or lemonade. I also love Peach Nehi.
amy marantino — February 13, 2012 @ 11:06 am
Pepsi Max
Tammy H — February 13, 2012 @ 11:15 am
Diet Coke.
Tammy H — February 13, 2012 @ 11:17 am
liked Primo Water on facebook
Tammy H — February 13, 2012 @ 11:19 am
posted the link on twitter
beth — February 13, 2012 @ 11:50 am
Funny, I’ve actually been researching soda makers as I realized I love carbonated beverages. I’ve been trying to give up soda, and now can’t go a day without my grapefruit la croix. I also love champagne.
sparced — February 13, 2012 @ 12:00 pm
pepsi max
sparced — February 13, 2012 @ 12:00 pm
liked primo on facebook
sparced — February 13, 2012 @ 12:01 pm
and tweeted your twitter message and followed you
Chelsea — February 13, 2012 @ 12:18 pm
Hi,
I’m a new reader to your blog and have also heard great things about the homemade soda makers! I thought about getting my husband one for christmas but ended up not doing it. I was scared we wouldn’t like it! But now I’ve started to drink a lot of sparkling water with lemon to spice up my drinks, and when we choose to have alcohol, my husband and I love tequila with club soda and and lime juice! Thanks!
Candi Holcomb — February 13, 2012 @ 12:29 pm
I love club soda – you can mix it with anything from a little cherry juice to lemons to alcohol and on top of it, it is great for heartburn relief!
Lucie — February 13, 2012 @ 12:33 pm
I’m a Pepsi girl, but also love Orangina.
Jessica Hayes — February 13, 2012 @ 12:34 pm
My fav is diet coke with a splash of cherry!
Jessica Hayes — February 13, 2012 @ 12:46 pm
“Liked” Primo Water on Facebook (Jessica H)
Leah J — February 13, 2012 @ 1:08 pm
Diet coke. slightly addicted.
Or a nice sun drop. Yum
@txmere — February 13, 2012 @ 1:18 pm
Drinking a Diet Dr Pepper right now.
I used to do rum & diet coke ALL the time, but not since the boy came along. ;) I stick to wine these days since it metabolizes faster.
@txmere — February 13, 2012 @ 1:19 pm
… and tweeted.
Kristen — February 13, 2012 @ 1:31 pm
I love gingerale mixed with fruit juices or Izze! Would love to try this at home!
Deidra Bigham — February 13, 2012 @ 1:50 pm
I like gingerbeer
Deidra Bigham — February 13, 2012 @ 1:52 pm
*liked* Primo Water on FB
Courtney Nush — February 13, 2012 @ 3:06 pm
Gin Fizz! Would love to have one of these for a home bar to make them myself.
Courtney Nush — February 13, 2012 @ 3:07 pm
Also, I ‘liked’ Primo Water on facebook. Fingers crossed I win!
Tamara — February 13, 2012 @ 3:13 pm
Favorite carbonated beverages are diet ginger ale and diet Dr. Pepper.
Jen D. — February 13, 2012 @ 3:29 pm
My favorite sparkly drink is Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider.
Also, I too love Mexican Coke. Tastes cleaner/not so sticky syrupy. yum.
Jen D. — February 13, 2012 @ 3:30 pm
And I “liked” Primo Water on Facebook. :) (Jen D)
Sonja — February 13, 2012 @ 3:55 pm
Favorite bubbly: ginger ale…..mmmmm
Dana Beth — February 13, 2012 @ 4:06 pm
coke (with a little jack in there)
Andrea — February 13, 2012 @ 4:48 pm
Fever Tree Ginger Beer is incredible and makes a perfect dark and stormy.
Beth Anne — February 13, 2012 @ 4:53 pm
My favorite bubbly drink is cold soda water mixed with fresh fruit :) It’s my sugary soda alternative.
Beth Anne — February 13, 2012 @ 4:54 pm
I follow you on twitter :)
Beth Anne — February 13, 2012 @ 4:54 pm
I like Primo Water on facebook :)
Brittany @ Life of a Bama Girl — February 13, 2012 @ 5:13 pm
I would love to try the berry pomegranate flavor!
VABelle — February 13, 2012 @ 7:48 pm
My favorite is diet coke! Thanks for such a great giveaway!
Laura — February 13, 2012 @ 9:23 pm
Orangina. Mmmmm.
Mb — February 13, 2012 @ 9:34 pm
ginger ale with cranberry juice!
carolj — February 13, 2012 @ 9:35 pm
I love diet 7up and almost all clear sodas. But I do love to have a regular coke every once in a while.
chelesa sims — February 13, 2012 @ 10:01 pm
My favorite would be diet pepsi
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chelesa sims — February 13, 2012 @ 10:05 pm
iam following you on twitter and tweeted @chelesa12
https://twitter.com/#!/chelesa12/status/169270743119560704
marysims810@gmail.com
chelesa sims — February 13, 2012 @ 10:06 pm
Liked Primo Water on Facebook
FB Name-Chelesa .S
marysims810@gmail.com
Angela — February 13, 2012 @ 10:44 pm
La croix grapefruit w/ a twist of lime ( and a splash of goose, depending on the occasion)
Leah — February 14, 2012 @ 12:53 am
I am simply in love with the French Market French Berry drink at Trader Joe’s.
Camels & Chocolate — February 14, 2012 @ 1:32 am
It’s a toss-up: ginger ale for a mixer (preferably with bourbon!), Dr. Pepper when I just want a soda.
Camels & Chocolate — February 14, 2012 @ 1:33 am
Liked them on Facebook!
Beth B — February 14, 2012 @ 5:37 am
I love a diet coke a day and also club soda with a bit of lime.
Heather Gatling — February 14, 2012 @ 5:57 am
My favorite fuzzy drink is dr pepper! I tweeted and liked them on fb. I have been very interested in this product and hope I get a chance to try it and share with my family Thanks, Heather G
Liz — February 14, 2012 @ 7:58 am
I am a seltzer addict! I could easily live the reast of my life without coke, sprite or ginger ale, but seltzer? No way. I’ve been considering an at-home solution for awhile now. Would love to win!
Liz — February 14, 2012 @ 8:00 am
Also, I like Primo Water on facebook.
Jenna Y. — February 14, 2012 @ 8:18 am
Sparkling lemonade is my absolute favorite!!
Emily M. — February 14, 2012 @ 8:22 am
I would have to say club soda is my favorite, though I do enjoy diet cherry coke every once in a while.
Abby S.M. — February 14, 2012 @ 8:59 am
I liked Primo Water on Facebook :)
Abby S.M. — February 14, 2012 @ 8:59 am
I love sparkling water with a twist of lime! or grapefruit…mmmm…
Michelle — February 14, 2012 @ 9:13 am
I love coke!
Michelle — February 14, 2012 @ 9:14 am
I tweeted the message
Rachel — February 14, 2012 @ 9:32 am
My favorite fizzy drink is definitely a champagne cocktail! :-) But during the daytime, I enjoy my Perrier! Expensive, but fun.
Rachel R. — February 14, 2012 @ 9:33 am
And I liked Primo on Facebook!
Rachel R. — February 14, 2012 @ 9:34 am
My favorite fizzy drink is a champagne cocktail! :-) But during the day, I enjoy a Perrier. Expensive, but fun!
Sasha — February 14, 2012 @ 9:40 am
I love bubble water, as my kids call it :-)
Olivia — February 14, 2012 @ 9:58 am
I really like Seltzer Water and Diet Coke. I’ve been cutting down on my soda intake, but I’ve always wanted a soda machine! :)
Lindsay — February 14, 2012 @ 10:03 am
I would love to win this! My favorite is Perrier (especially the lemon/lime flavor)!
Corisa — February 14, 2012 @ 10:26 am
My favorite sparkly drink is a crisp, cold glass of champagne !
Jen B. — February 14, 2012 @ 10:34 am
Naughty: Coke. Nice: Limonata. :)
Yvette H — February 14, 2012 @ 1:05 pm
Peach Italian Soda – it’s a weakness. ;)
Mara G — February 14, 2012 @ 1:29 pm
My favorite is either soda water or ginger ale!
Stephanie — February 14, 2012 @ 1:30 pm
I LOVE Hansen’s diet root beer. it’s all natural, so I don’t feel as bad drinking soda, plus it’s great for root beer floats!!!
RACHEL OROURKE — February 14, 2012 @ 2:33 pm
My fav is Diet Dr Pepper!
RACHEL OROURKE — February 14, 2012 @ 2:33 pm
i tweeted!
RACHEL OROURKE — February 14, 2012 @ 2:34 pm
I liked them on facebook too!
Pat Accorinti — February 14, 2012 @ 10:50 pm
My favorite summer drink is mixing 1/2 orange juice (or any fruit juice) with soda. So refreshing!
Lynn BB — February 15, 2012 @ 5:43 am
Vernor’s ginger ale, it’s got the most flavor of any ginger ale!
Heidi Wilson — February 15, 2012 @ 8:15 am
Just tweeted…Pick Me, Pick Me, Pick Me!!! :)
Traciwilbur — February 15, 2012 @ 8:20 am
My favorite sparkly drink is diet coke or sparkling water with lime.
Kathleen Richardson — February 15, 2012 @ 8:28 am
Wouldn’t I love to have the Primo Flavorstation. I’d have fun making soda for my grandsons. My favorite fizzy drink is Caffeine-free, Diet Coke. Can I make that with Flavorstation? ;)
Lauren — February 15, 2012 @ 10:21 am
favorite fizz is definitely the blood orange soda from trader joes!
Nancy Grant — February 15, 2012 @ 3:53 pm
I love Italian cherry sodas! YUMMY!
:-)
Heather — February 15, 2012 @ 4:52 pm
I love root beer!
Traciwilbur — February 15, 2012 @ 6:42 pm
I liked primo on FB
Traciwilbur — February 15, 2012 @ 6:43 pm
I tweeted.
Lori — February 15, 2012 @ 10:56 pm
Favorite fizzy drink – Dr. Pepper with lime
Allison — February 16, 2012 @ 8:51 am
We’ve been wanting one of these. We love the blue sparkling water available from trader joes! Just a little lime that’s all!
Antoinette Seminario-Skinner — February 16, 2012 @ 2:31 pm
Ok my dear, would love to have one of these! Tweeted!
Antoinette Seminario-Skinner — February 16, 2012 @ 2:32 pm
And then I liked Primo on Facebook!
Antoinette Seminario-Skinner — February 16, 2012 @ 2:33 pm
I love sparkling water with a little lime, or lemon- and those Italian fizzy fruity drinks. Yum!
Lindsay @ biking before bed — February 16, 2012 @ 3:45 pm
I love sparkling lemonade.
Rondah — February 16, 2012 @ 7:23 pm
mine is diet pepsi
Rondah — February 16, 2012 @ 7:24 pm
follow on twitter and tweet
https://twitter.com/#!/rjs682/status/170317604446158848
Rondah — February 16, 2012 @ 7:24 pm
like you on FB- Rondah S
Jessica F — February 16, 2012 @ 9:11 pm
my favorite fizzy drink is ginger ale!
Jessica F — February 16, 2012 @ 9:12 pm
I like primo water on facebook
Michele — February 17, 2012 @ 10:35 am
I’ve been researching these and planning to get one for a few weeks now. I’ve been reading so much bad news about soda. We don’t drink much, but have decided to eliminate it completely. I plan to use a soda maker with fruit juice to give the kids a treat when mom and dad are enjoying a cocktail.
Ryanne Cody — February 17, 2012 @ 11:27 am
One of my favorite sodas of all time is Fresca! I love the crisp Grapefruit taste. Most recently, I tried Dry Lavender Soda & I was amazed! http://drysoda.com/
I would love to make my own version with the Primo Water Soda Maker! I already know of many concoctions that I would make (like Lemon, my own version of Orangina, Raspberry, Apple & Pear). I would have a field day for sure.
It is fun to have creativity with food & drink. This would definitely let me have fun!
Ryanne Cody — February 17, 2012 @ 11:27 am
I liked Primo of Facebook! Ryanne C. =)
Ryanne Cody — February 17, 2012 @ 11:30 am
Guess what? I also tweeted you a message! If you cannot tell (@satarlady) would love to win this awesome kitchen gadget!