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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Retro-Chic Water Bottles
SMEG and 24Bottles Launched a 1950s-Inspired Hydration Vessel
Remixed Lemonade Drinks
New 7 Brew Lemonades Incorporates Flavors Like White Chocolate & Berry
Hydrogen-Infused Sparkling Waters
oHy Sets a New Standard for Health, Sustainability & Innovation
Unconventionally Categorized Drinks
Smirnoff ICE Drops a Global Campaign to Celebrate 25 Years
Cartoon-Branded Aluminum Water Packaging
B Water & Beverage Debuts New Disney-Inspired Designs
Middle Eastern-Inspired Sparkling Waters
Moia Makes Uniquely Refreshing Flavors Like Cardamom Pear
Cocktail-Inspired Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Maison Perrier Chic Reimagines Classic Libations
High-Dose Relaxation Beverages
Savvy Launched 'Calm Water' as an RTD Functional Beverage
Wearable Water Bottles
im Water Debuted "the World's First Wearable Water"
Summer-Ready Elevated Cocktail Experiences
Glenfiddich is Reimagining Summer Cocktail Culture
Modernized Coconut Water Brands
CoAqua has emerged as a disruptive force in the beverage industry
Trendy Sobriety Campaigns
Maison Perrier's Sober Chic Campaign Redefines Alcohol-Free Elegance
Multi-Serve Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails by ISH are Available by the Bottle
Color-In Hydrating Drinks
Oodles of Doodles' Flavored Water Encourages Creativity
Sparkling Beauty Beverages
Swiiyo's Aura Beauty Sparkling Water Has Vitamin C & Grape Seed Extract
Kid-Focused Water Brands
Wave Kids Has Introduced an Innovative Approach to Children's Hydration
Spring Cocktail Menus
Applebee's Launched a Drink Menu With Celebrity Spirit Collaborations
Boldly Flavored Sparkling Waters
These New Waterloo Sparkling Water Flavors Come in Two Options
Modern Vitamin-Powered Water Rebrands
forpeople Revitalized the vitaminwater Brand's Aesthetic
Honorary Americana Sparkling Waters
These Waterloo Sparkling Water Flavors are Guy Fieri-Approved
Floral Drink Tumblers
These Tumblers Combine Elegant Aesthetics With Sturdy Construction
Beaded Beverage Carriers
Six Specialty Drinks are Coming to McDonald's This Spring
Low-Dose Cannabis Refreshments
The Wyld THC Sparkling Waters Have Hemp-Derived Ingredients
Lightly Sparkling Protein Drinks
Whey Water's Bubbly Beverages Pack 18 Grams of Protein
Functional Effervescent Mushroom Drinks
These Water Junkie Drinks Come in Three Varieties
Adaptogenic Sparkling Waters
Sēkwl's Bubbly Beverages are Boosted by Functional Mushrooms
Lemon-Flavored Hydration Launches
Lemon Perfect Unveils Sunshine Tea & Lime at Expo West
Minimalist Appliance Water Bottles
SMEG and 24Bottles Teamed Up for Two New Products
Elevated Wine Waters
Executive Beverage Co. Debuts 'Boutique Wine Water' with Zero-Sugar 4.9% ABV
One-Night-Only Dining Events
The Saratoga Supper Club Turned a Convenience Store into a Speakeasy
Hop-Infused Sparkling Water Campaigns
HOPWTR Debuts the 'Drink Whatever You Want' Campaign
Precision Hydration Vessels
OKAPA Water Bottle Combines Engineering Excellence with Longevity
Hops-Infused Sparkling Water
Sidekick Sparkling Hop Water is a Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Drink
Refreshing Canned Protein Beverages
Clear Protein Water is Debuting Two Target-Exclusive Flavors
Playful Garden-Inspired Gin Bottles
Hendrick’s Gin Released the 'Whimsical Watering Can'
Single-Ingredient Banana Water
Banagua Unlocks the Naturally Occurring Water Found Inside Bananas
Plastic Reduction Concierges
The SodaStream Sustainability Concierge Helps to Cut Waste
Flavorful Carbonated Water Lines
Waterloo Sparkling Water Debuts Banana Berry Bliss & Melon Medley
Elevated Citrus Sparkling Waters
Spindrift Yuzu Mandarin Debuted as an Online Exclusive
Lemonade-Flavored Hydration Cubes
waterdrop's Pink Lemonade Microdrink is Replenishing
Ready-to-Sip Sparkling Cocktails
On The Rocks Cans Meet the Demand for Premium, Portable Cocktails
Soda Mocktail Sports Drinks
A Fizzy Drink Inspired Gatorade to Perfect Paige’s Favorite Flavor
flavorful protein water lines
Wet Hydration debuts two new flavors for its protein water range
Sparkling Social Gin Spritzes
Gordon’s Spritz Comes Ready to Pour in Two Flavors
Accessible Atmospheric Water Dispensers
The 'Water from Air' Dispenser Concept is 3D-Printed
Functional Sparkling Waters
ArZo Debuts a Line of Sparkling Waters into the H-E-B Retail Market
Scent-Flavored Straws
The Air Up Straw Enhances Drinks with the Power of Scentaste
Foodie-Inspired Sparkling Drinks
Guy Fieri Collaborated on Three Waterloo Sparkling Water Flavors
Emotional Introspection Drinking Experiences
Suntory's Glass and Words Bar Concept is Novel
Uplifting Zero-Proof Beverages
Señorita Ranch Water Shares a Fast-Acting, Feel-Good THC Buzz
4-In-1 Beverage Faucets
Kohler's Aquifer 4-in-1 Beverage System Shares Sparkling Water & More
Italian Sparkling Water Campaigns
S.Pellegrino Debuts Its Latest Campaign — Dinner Dialogues
Canned Hydration Drinks
HY.Q is a Replenishing Sports Drink with Electrolytes in Can
Ultra-Refreshing Spirit-Infused Beverages
Mom Water Debuts the Louise – Citrus Cucumber Flavor
Craft Iced Tea Sachets
Summer Camp's Just-Add-Water Packets Deliver Simple Refreshment on Demand
Social Media-Inspired Waters
6 7 Water is Exclusively Available on Gopuff
Bubbly Beverage Mini-Cans
Sparkling Ice Cuties Share Citrus-Forward Flavors in 7.5-Ounce Sizes
Premier Hospitality-Focused Water Partnerships
evian Strengthens Las Vegas Presence
Functional Sparkling Water Brands
Kevin Brodwick Debuts His New Sparkling Water Brand — ATOMICO
In-Room Filtration Systems
The L7 Hotel Chicago Replaces Bottled Water with Reusable Alternatives
Canned Cocktail Mixers
Kazimo Helps Bartenders Consistently Serve Quality Flavor Profiles
Transformative Water Filters
Qure Supports Clearer Skin Through Water Filtration
Scent-Flavored Tumblers
The Tumbler by air up Offers a Refreshing Way to Hydrate on the Go
Scent-Powered Water Bottles
Air Up O Makes Water Flavorful Without Sugar or Additives
Edgy Gut Health Beverages
Killer Fruit Mashes Up Sparkling Water, Real Fruit Juice & Prebiotics
Personalized Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Le Fizz by Ghia is Available in Limited-Edition Packaging
Vitamin-Enriched Sparkling Waters
Radnor Spring Drinks Come in Four Low-Calorie Flavors
Nostalgic Canned Cocktails
A Classic Fair Refreshment Inspired Shake Up Cocktails
Flavor-Enhancing Hydration Solutions
SweetLeaf's 'Water Drops' Feature Six Refreshing Flavors
Watermelon-Flavored Citrus Cocktails
Absolut Sprite Watermelon Has a Fruity Flavor and 5% ABV
Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles
bubba® Redesigns Its Brand Image and Delivers Colorful Water Bottles
Drink-Carbonating Beverage Appliances
The SodaStream MIX Carbonates Your Choice of Drink
Effervescent Pressed Fruit Refreshments
Cawston Press Sparkling Water Comes in Two Flavors
Hydration-Focused Game Partnerships
Enhanced Partners with Caliwater for the Enhanced Games
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Nutritionally Enhanced Flavored Waters
The Boost Water+ Range Has Electrolytes and Zero Sugar
Artisanal Single-Serve Cocktail Mixers
These New Double Dutch Mixers Come in Nine Options
Clean-Ingredient Refreshers
Clean Juice Sparklers are Bubbly and Made with Fresh-Pressed Juices
Thirst-Quenching Protein Water
SUPRWATER is Refreshing and Easy to Digest
Lifestyle-Adjascent Water Bottles
Tira Unveils a Hydration Collection with Three Stunning Bottles
Flavorful Summer-Forward Waters
Hint Water Debuts a Limited-Edition Summer Classics Variety Pack
Ready-to-Drink Protein Waters
FORALL WATER+PROTEIN Has 10 Grams of Protein
Clean-Label Hydration Campaigns
The Wonder of Water Campaign from Aqua Libra is Health-Focused
All-Natural Soju Cocktails
Wild Mannered Fuses Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Beverage Trends
Alkaline Hydration Sticks
Jel Sert’s Pure Kick Mixes Make Alkaline Water More Accessible
Vitamin-Enhanced Sparkling Water Flavors
These New SodaStream Flavors are Arriving in the UK
Unsweetened Soft Drinks
CANS Shares the Simple Refreshment of Alpine Water, Bubbles & Real Fruit
Apple-Flavored Hydration Cubes
waterdrop Refreshed a Familiar Flavor as a Limited-Time Microdrink
Effervescent Warm Weather Refreshments
HTeaO Fizzy Refreshers Have Maison Perrier Sparkling Water
Athlete-Approved Water Brands
Aim High Canned Water Blends Hydration with Motivation
Water-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Water of Life (Eau de Vie) by Botanist Explores a Vital Element
Replenishing Bubbly Beverages
Hint Sparkling Water with Electrolytes is Flavorful & Zero-Calorie
Active Lifestyle Hydration Bottles
The air up Click Features the Brand's Scentaste Technology
Beautifying Hydration Mixes
Cure Hydration's Ingestible Wellness Formulas Launched at Ulta Beauty
Mixologist-Made Hydration Powders
Liquid I.V.'s Hydration Multiplier Mocktail Edition is Limited
Beautifying Water Filters
Canopy's Faucet Filter Helps to Restore the Skin Barrier
Crispy Effervescent Mineral Waters
eauYES Sparkling Mineral Water Comes in Six Flavors
Mocktail-Inspired Sparkling Waters
These New bubly Sparkling Waters Come in Two Flavors
Water-Celebrating Art Installations
Grohe Presents the Aqua Gallery Installation
Zero-Sugar Hydration Cubes
waterdrop Evergreen Fusion Delivers Electrolytes and Vitamins B & C
Canned Bar-Quality Summertime Cocktails
The Latest Served Cocktails Come in Four Expressions
Sparkling Soju Beverages
Hello Soju is Reintroducing Itself as the Ultimate Summer Beverage
Artesian Mineral Waters
Formosa Springs Relaunches for Modern Beverage Consumers
Pump-Integrated Water Bottles
The BOTTLE BOTTLE Has an Active Pump for Easier Sipping
Prebiotic Fiber Waters
Newater's Nutrient-Enhanced Water is Good for the Gut
Premium Draught Cocktails
Served Draught Enhances Service, Quality & Convenience
Regional Tap Water Cans
New York's Famous Tap Water by Nathan's Enhances Hot Dogs Boiled at Home
Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Water Lines
Resident Culture Brewing Co. Expands Cümulo
Large-Scale Culinary Destinations
Toronto's Waterworks Food Hall Celebrates the City's Tapestry
Premium Crystal Wine Glasses
Fable Launches its 'Sommelier PRO Collection'
Portable Cocktail Packets
Mixxers' Premium Packets Share the Taste of Organic Ingredients
Mini Instant-Heating Water Dispensers
Hongbin Chen Designs the Instant-Heating Water Dispenser
Additive-Free Tequila Seltzers
Yacht Water Refreshes Without Preservatives & Artificial Agents
Festively Spiced Sparkling Waters
HOP WTR Spiced Apple is an Alcohol-Free Seasonal Refreshment
RTD Rosé Refreshers
The bubly Wine Refresher is a Light, Convenient Grab-and-Go Cocktail
Mineralized Sea Salt Beverages
Every Can of Sauna Water Provides Rehydration Support
Summer-Themed Sparkling Soda Flavors
Aqua Libra Watermelon & Strawberry is Naturally Infused
Daily Hydration Gummies
Hydro Gummy is "Water You Can Eat"
Elevated Gin Branding
Waterloo Gin Relaunches Nationwide Under New Ownership
Limited-Edition Flavored Waters
Hint Water Debuts its Exclusive 'Winter Variety Pack'
Hyper-Regional Ukrainian Vodkas
SPYRT Worldwide Relies on 'SINGLE WATER' for Its Ukrainian Spirit
Kid-Friendly Sparkling Drinks
NoBiggie Makes Juicy, No-Added-Sugar Mini Sparkling Water for Kids
Scent-Flavored Water Bottles
air up's Click Water Bottle Hydrates Kids with Scentaste Tech
Smart Water-Dispensing Appliances
ecozy Has Introduced an Advanced Smart Ice and Water Dispenser
Canned Spritz-Style Cocktails
FUNKIN Spritz Comes in Two Fresh Flavors
Summery Sparkling Water Packs
The Aqua Libra Sparkling Selection is Here for Entertaining Season
Bottled Melon Martinis
Duchess' Watermelon Martini is Refreshing and Ready to Pour
Next-Generation Drinking Water Systems
Karofi Has Unveiled Its Latest Premium Home Appliance Lines
Flavor-Rich Still Spring Waters
The Highland Spring Flavours Range Features Two New Options
Digital Mixology Guides
Sips Elevates Cocktail Crafting With Recipes, Guidance, And Customization
Shakeable Canned Martinis
Served's Premium Full-Strength Cocktails Replicate Bar Quality at Home
Steel Portable Water Bottles
Aarke Introduces the Sleek To-Go Bottle for Sparkling Water
Organic Savory Spritzers
Natural Grocers Teased April Fool's Day Flavors Like Raw Onion Water
Personalized Martini Experiences
The Martini Fitting Service by No.3 Gin Perfectly Tailors Serves
Pure Drinking Water Systems
The Spout Water System Provides Clean Drinking Water
Coastal Wine Kits
Vinebox's Seaside Tasting Wine Kit Highlights Wines with Proximity to Water
Canned Pasta Water Pranks
Eat Wasted Teased a Canned Pasta Water as a Way to Reduce Water Waste
Luxurious Nitro Cocktails
Inversion Nitro Cocktails Capture the Texture of Freshly Shaken Drinks
Artful Hosting Pieces
The Modern Entertaining Barware Collection is Crafted for Gatherings
Ice-Free Cocktail Bars
Bar De Vie is Designed to Operate Entirely Without Ice in Drinks