Throughout this Advent journey, we’ve celebrated an array of exceptional beverages to elevate your holiday season. But there’s one key component we’ve yet to truly dive into: the perfect mixer to complement your chosen spirit. Enter Days 21 and 22, a seamless pairing of craft soda excellence and innovative soda-making design.
Let’s start with Bear and Beaver Premium Craft Soda, a standout creation from right here in British Columbia.
The Story Behind Bear and Beaver
Founded in 2016 by brothers Andrew and James Drayson, Bear and Beaver was born from their desire to bring their British roots to life through a premium craft soda line. Their mission was simple: create a product that’s not only sophisticated but also strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and flavour. And they succeeded.
Bear and Beaver’s craft sodas come in five distinctive flavours, each crafted with care to elevate your holiday cocktails or be savoured on their own.
The brightly coloured cans hold:
• Ginger Beer: A bold blend of sharp ginger and lime, ideal for a classic Moscow Mule.
• Root Beer: A nostalgic treat made with real yucca root for 100% authenticity.
• Cream Soda: Crisp vanilla with a dash of butterscotch and creamy smoothness, evoking memories of vintage soda bars.
• Orange Creamsicle: The perfect balance of bright orange and cream, reminiscent of childhood summers and that’s ice cream bar.
• Blue Creamsicle: A creamy twist on blue raspberry soda, perfect for ice cream floats.
With each 473ml (16oz) can, you get 100% cane sugar, no artificial flavours or colours, and a product that’s vegan and gluten-free. It’s soda as it should be—simple, pure, and perfect for mixing.
Bear and Beaver’s Ginger Beer is their favourite that shines in a Moscow Mule, but each flavour invites creativity. So, grab your mixing apron and explore!
The Aarke Home Soda Machine
Now, if you’re more of a gadget enthusiast—or simply love the idea of crafting soda at home—Day 22 brings us to Aarke, a Swedish pioneer in designing premium home essentials.
The Aarke Carbonator is a stylish, functional, and durable device that will elevate any home bar or beverage station. It blends modern design with practicality, offering an elegant solution for creating sparkling water and sodas in seconds.
How does it work? It’s refreshingly simple:
1. Fill the included reusable water bottle.
2. Screw it onto the carbonator.
3. Pull the lever to add carbonation.
4. Unscrew, and voilà—sparkling perfection.
You can take it one step further by adding your favourite syrup or mixer for a custom soda experience that rivals store-bought options. And with easy-to-replace CO₂ cartridges cleverly concealed in the sleek design, the Aarke keeps your countertop looking clean and sophisticated.
European soda makers have been around for ages, but Aarke’s minimalist aesthetic and exceptional functionality make it a must-have. It’s an effortless way to elevate your at-home beverage game.
A Perfect Pairing
Together, Bear and Beaver’s craft sodas and the Aarke Soda Machine are a match made in holiday heaven. Whether you’re crafting cocktails, mocktails, or sparkling refreshments, these tools will have you feeling like a pro in no time.
So, what are you waiting for? Get creative, and make this holiday season a fizzy, flavourful delight!
