In Fizz: 70+ Homemade Artisan Sodas, recipe developer Andrea Lynn proposes returning to the idea of soda in its traditional form--seasonal, fresh, house-made syrups concocted much in the way one cooks, then mixing flavors and carbonation or other additives for a tasty outcome. Straightforward photos are paired with pastel-framed recipes in categories covering "Homemade Soda Copycats," "Seasonal Suds," and "Fizzy Teas, Floats, and Alcohol-Enhanced Dazzlers," to name a few.
Beverage aficionados of all types and tastebuds will find a lot to love here, from simple, accessible ingredients like thyme, lemon zest, and sugar for one recipe to slightly more specialized ones in the vein of prickly pears and agave. Lynn doesn't stop at syrup recipes but also includes drink recipes for fizzy aguas frescas, tangy shrubs, and egg creams--covering drink components and their assembly as well as alternate syrup uses, such as drizzling over pancakes or ice cream. Whether interested in enhancing an at-home bar setup or looking to jazz up one's daily hydration, this easy-to-use, compact collection is a handy, appealing kitchen supplement. --Kristen Coates, editor and freelance reviewer