Best sparkling water, according to chefs
Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Jesse Griffiths, Justin Lavenue, Milin Patel, Martin Riese and 1 more. Recommendations come from punchdrink.com, huffpost.com and bonappetit.com.
Drinks · The ranking
- 1Top pick
Topo Chico Mineral Water
Chosen by- Jesse GriffithsChef-owner, Dai Due · Austindaidue.com ↗
- Justin LavenueCo-founder, The Roosevelt Room · Austintherooseveltroomatx.com ↗
Also chosen by- Martin Riese · Water sommelier source ↗
- Milin Patel · Master water sommelier source ↗
- Bon Appétit blind panel source ↗
The Texas bar staple, bottled in Monterrey since 1895. Lavenue: “Topo keeps its bubbles after mixing.” Griffiths, a former bartender, is “a diehard Topo Chico fan.” Water sommelier Martin Riese calls it “a great water,” and Milin Patel admires its “sharp, lively and persistent” bubbles. It also won Bon Appétit’s blind tasting.
- 2
Gerolsteiner Sparkling Mineral Water
Chosen by- Milin PatelMaster water sommelier
- Anistacia BarberWater sommelierfinewaters.com ↗
Naturally sparkling, from Germany’s volcanic Eifel, and the water the sommeliers named most often. Patel: “one of the most interesting mineral waters for people who want to taste geology … it has weight, mineral grip and a proper finish.” Barber praises its “rich mineral character.”
- 3
Saratoga Sparkling Spring Water
Chosen by- Milin PatelMaster water sommelier
Also chosen by- Bon Appétit blind panel source ↗
Bottled in upstate New York since 1872, in the cobalt-blue bottle. Patel: “Saratoga has elegance … closer to restaurant-quality sparkling water rather than a casual can.” It was also a winner in Bon Appétit’s blind tasting, with big bubbles that linger.
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Questions, answered
- What is the best sparkling water, according to chefs?
- MyTastr’s top pick is Topo Chico Mineral Water, chosen by Jesse Griffiths (Dai Due, Austin); Justin Lavenue (The Roosevelt Room, Austin). The Texas bar staple, bottled in Monterrey since 1895. Lavenue: “Topo keeps its bubbles after mixing.” Griffiths, a former bartender, is “a diehard Topo Chico fan.” Water sommelier Martin Riese calls it “a great water,” and Milin Patel admires its “sharp, lively and persistent” bubbles. It also won Bon Appétit’s blind tasting. Source: punchdrink.com ↗
- What are the other top picks for sparkling water?
- No. 2 is Gerolsteiner Sparkling Mineral Water, chosen by Milin Patel (water sommelier); Anistacia Barber (water sommelier). No. 3 is Saratoga Sparkling Spring Water, chosen by Milin Patel (water sommelier). Each card above links to the original source.
- How does MyTastr choose these picks?
- Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.