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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Organic Vitamin Waters
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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
Extract-Infused Sparkling Waters
Topo Chico Sabores Come in Three Flavors with No Sugar
Blueberry-Flavored Lemon Waters
The Water Brand Lemon Perfect Has 3 New Flavors
Cooling Beer Cubes
The Beer Cubes Tray by Miller Lite Cools Beer Without Watering It Down
Bubbly Caffeinated Beverages
WakeWater is a Sugar-Free, Sweetener-Free Energizer
Convenience-Focused Bottle Slings
Slingwell Strives to "Make a Hydration Fashion Statement"
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
Canned Enhanced Water Drinks
ShineWater Transitions from Plastic Bottles to Aluminum Cans
Functional Hydration Mixer Rebrands
Crystal Light Debuts Immunity, Energy, and Mixology Flavors
Elegant Colored Glassware Collections
Estelle Colored Glass & Simply Beverages Join Forces
Lookalike Sparkling Water Cans
Not Beer's Sparkling Water Resembles a Classic Brew
Hybrid Rosé Water Boxes
Essentia Water and House Wine Unveil Limited-Edition Water + Rosé Box
Enhanced Still Water Beverages
Yesly's Zero-Calorie Drinks Share Vitamins & Electrolytes
Sleek Elevated Flat-Shaped Flasks
WATR is a Flat Flask Design with Smart Features Programmed
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
Clean Ingredient Sparkling Waters
Nixie is an Organic Sparkling Water Free from Preservatives
Rapper-Approved Sparkling Drinks
SYPS Fizzy Water is Arriving Exclusively at Iceland in the UK
Youth-Targeted Water Ads
Wyler's Light Launches Vibrant Campaign to Add Flavor to Plain Water
Artful Alkaline Waters
Bored & Thirsty Champions Self-Expression & Interactive Packaging
Gin Shooter Spirits
WATTSHOT Was Specifically Made to Be Enjoyed as a Shot
Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds
The 'Ice Straw' Cools Drinks with Every Sip
Mini Hydration Cubes
waterdrop Debuts in Australia with the Help of Tennis Star Novak Djokovic
Sparkling Soju Cocktails
Soku Canned Soju Cocktails Tap into the Popularity of Seltzers
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
Fruity Vodka Cocktails
Mom Water Adds Two New Core Flavors to its Lineup of Fruit-Infused Vodkas
Can-Connecting Drinking Accessories
HOP WTR's HOP SPCR Helps Drinkers Replenish & Rehydrate
Colorful Vitamin-Infused Waters
Flow Ventures into the World of Flavorful Vitamin Water
Hydrating Wine Boxes
These Ready-to-Pour Boxes Share 32 Servings of Water and Wine
Single-Serve Sparkling Wines
Wander + Ivy Packages 'Bubbles' in Patented 6.3-Ounce Glass Bottles
Outdoor Water Sink Stations
Weltrevee Presents the New Contemporary Waterworks Outdoor Sink
Kid-Focused Hydration Beverages
Caliwater Launches a New Kids Line for Optimal Hydration
Refreshed Water Branding Identities
Flow Beverage Corp. Announces Its Evolved Bbrand Identity
Water-Producing Air Purifiers
The 'TapFresh' Air-to-Water Converter Also Purifies the Air
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
Hybrid Water Hydrogenators
The PIURIFY Water Hydrogenator Produces Ultra-Clean Drinking Water
Refreshing Canned Tequila Cocktails
The Badwater Tequila RTD Range Responds to Consumer Demand
Sustainable Bamboo Water Taps
Gessi Haute Culture Presented the Jacqueline Collection
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
Kitchen Water Purifiers
Bluewater's Kitchen Station 1 Removes Toxins & Enhances Tap Water
Hydrating Festival Pop-Ups
evian's Club Hydration Refreshes Festival-Goers
Transparent Farm-to-Can Cocktails
Anytime Spritz Boasts 100% Transparent & Sustainable Ingredients
Reusable Aperitif Bottles
Ghia's Bottle Helps Customers Creatively Repurpose Empty Packaging
Organic Wellness-Focused Drinks
élevé's Adaptogen-Infused Sparkling Waters Come in Three Flavors
Upcycled Lime Beverages
Dash Water's Lime Sparkling Water Repurposes "Ugly Fruit"
Watermelon-Infused Cactus Water
Caliwater Launches a New 'Watermelon' Flavor of its Cactus Waters
Botanically Brewed Canned Cocktails
Wild Folk's Zero-Proof Cocktails Take Cues from Foraging
Carbonated Beverage Makers
The InFizz Fusion by Breville Adds Bubbles to More Than Just Water
Refreshing RTD Cocktails
STILLY Beverages are Not Seltzers & Not Ordinary Cocktails in a Can
Watermelon-Flavored Sparkling Waters
bubly Launched the Limited-Edition 'Watermelonbubly' Flavor
Splashy Canned Water
Drink Weird Sets Itself Apart with Bold Branding & Convenient Cans
Customization-Focused Drink Machines
The JuLi Connect Beverage Dispenser is Commercial-Ready
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
Bartender-Quality Martini Cocktails
The Grey Goose Classic Martini Cocktail is Ready to Serve
Hoppy Sparkling Waters
Hoplark's Sparkling Water Delivers the Hoppiness of Beer
Hard Water Beverages
Bluebird Hardwater Creates a New "Hardwater" Category in the Alcohol Industry
Preservative-Free Fruit Waters
Real Fruit Water Pairs Farm-Picked Ingredients & Fresh Spring Water
Stylish Bar Accessories
These Creative Bar Accessories Will Transform your Drinking Experience
Sophisticated Drinking Vessels
The b, halfmoon Eau Carafe is Elegantly Curved for Comfort
Carbonated Beverage Machines
SodaStream's ART Machine Takes Your Beverage to New Heights
Five-Stage Water Filtration Pitchers
ZeroWater Boasts Advanced Technology to Purify Water
Alkaline Sports Drink Waters
Gatorade Water Has an Unflavored Profile with Hydrating Benefits
Luxurious 10-Piece Mixology Sets
The Mixology Bartender Kit Helps You to Make Impressive Cocktails
Clementine-Infused Sparkling Waters
Trader Joe's Sparkling Water Cranberry Clementine Has Arrived
Low-Waste Sustainable Spritzes
The Sustainable Spritz Eliminates the Need for Single-Use Glasses
Functional Aluminum-Packaged Waters
Water Almighty Has Seven Added Minerals and Electrolytes
Whisky Hard Seltzers
Flaviar's HaiBall is a Hard Seltzer for Whisky Lovers
Bubbly Beneficial Refreshments
The GLOW Functional Sparkling Beverages Come in Six Flavors
Fruit-Infused Vodka Waters
Mom Water Features Zero Carbs, Zero Sugar & Flavors All Can Enjoy
Flavorful Functional Hydration Drinks
Essentia Hydroboost Comes in Three Flavors
Chic Water-Filtering Bottles
LifeStraw Launches the New Go Series Water Filter Bottle
Concentrated Spritz Mixes
Citizen Spritz's Carefully Crafted Drink Mixes are Simple to Serve
Melted Iceberg Bottled Waters
Berg Iceberg Bottled Water is Sourced from Glacial Water
Free-From Sparkling Waters
Spindrift's Sparkling Water is Made with Real Squeezed Fruit
Water-Purifying Water Jugs
The Luvia by Jacob Shumaker is Inspired by Minimal Design
Concentrated Customizable Drink Mixes
These New Water Enhancers are Arriving Ahead of the Summer
Soothing Water Lily Beverages
Lily's Functional Non-Alcoholic Drink Features a Rare Adaptogen
Sparkling Water-Infused Recipes
Waterloo Sparkling Water is Sharing Unique Ways to Use Its Flavors
Beachside Whiskey Cocktails
Beach Whiskey Canned Cocktails are Spirit-Based & Fruit-Forward
Refreshing Cannabis Waters
Delta Cannabis Water Aims to Redefine Cannabis Consumption
Sleek Water Dispenser Concepts
Lee Yi Chung Designs the Metapure Desktop Water Dispenser
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
Canned Water Kefirs
Agua de Madre Shares Sparkling Water Kefir by the Can
Colorful Water Filtration Bottles
LifeStraw Releases New Go Series Water Filter Bottles
Organic Cocktail-Inspired Seltzers
Barbet Offers Elevated Sparkling Waters in 3 Tasty Flavors
Simplified Cocktail Mixers
Fever-Tree Helps Consumers Recreate Bar Experiences at Home
Elevated Low-Calorie Soda Ranges
Schweppes Sodas Come in Two Distinct Flavors
Naturally Blue Bubbly Beverages
FULwater is Powered by Colorful, Nutrient-Dense Spirulina
LGBTQ+ Vodka Sodas
Gay Water is Destigmatizing the Word "Gay"
Picnic-Themed Sparkling Waters
Waterloo Tropical Fruit Sparkling Water is Only Here for the Summer
Premium Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Mocktail Serves Up the Best Parts of Cocktails Without Alcohol
RTD Eco-Conscious Highballs
Crafthouse Cocktails Launches 'Gin & Tonic' and 'Vodka Soda'
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
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
Beverage-Boosting Tea Sachets
Tea Forté's Cold Brew Line Enhances Still & Sparkling Water
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
Light Tequila Cocktails
TSL Offers a Full-Flavor, Lighter Version of Margaritas
Carton-Packaged Watermelon Waters
Boxed Water Watermelon Offers a Splash of Summery Flavor
Margarita-Style Hard Seltzers
Canteen's Cantina Margarita Offers a Higher Alcohol Content
Canned Watermelon Drinks
Mela Watermelon Water is Hydrating and Rich in Antioxidants
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
Honey-Sweetened Sparkling Waters
Sky High Farm Honey Pop is Lightly Sweetened and Flavored
Mermaid-Inspired Drink Syrups
Skinny Mixes' Mermaid Flavor is Free from Sugar, Calories & Carbs
Upscaled Sparkling Water Cans
DASH Water Debuted Larger Cans in Line with Customer Insights
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
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
Canned Soju Seltzers
Hello Soju is a Conveniently Canned Premium Soju Beverage
Educational Water Campaigns
Suntory Boasts the Mizuiku-Education Program for Children
Energetic Filtered Water Campaigns
Brita's Taste Over Everything Campaign is Youthful & Optimistic
CBD-Infused Bottled Waters
Hemp Hydrate Purified Bottled Water Has a Functional Formula
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
Nutrient-Packed Spring Waters
Natural Grocers Launches a New Unprocessed Sparkling Spring Water