Trying Sparkling Ice For The First Time - Sparkling Ice Taste Test (Unedited) | Sporked

[@gregoryleverton]

Arianna is a delight. I also love Jordyn treating Justine as basically Google

[@sporked]

Justine is better than Google.

[@gregoryleverton]

@@sporked that's fair. She seems less likely to vomit AI nonsense

[@Sam12Jane]

I really love these unclipped tastings. I really appreciate y'all involving us in your day, esp when it can be a pain.

[@peg4peace]

Ariana comes across so authentic and natural on camera. So pretty, too!

[@Trigillia]

I want to be Jordan's best friend.

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

I am a fully heterosexual woman, but I swear, I run a low-key crush on every lesbian at Mythical. Truth.💋

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

As a reply, I wrote something true, and I need to share: I run a low-key crush on every MythicalLesbian. Every single Mythical lesbian is goddess level human. I prefer to have sex with men, but every one of these women interest me. Wonderful, intelligent, sexy, funny people.🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗👍🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻💋💋💋💋💋💐🍾🍾🍾🥂

[@walea2007]

@@philoctetes_wordsworth SAME

[@Kittenmitten90]

Same 🖤

[@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111]

@@philoctetes_wordsworth I am a fully heterosexual man but I am low-key lesbian for Stevie.

[@mpbx3003]

Nectarines are really just any peach without the fuzz gene, rather than a truly separate fruit, and can appear at any time as a random mutation on a peach tree. That said, nectarine growers over time have gravitated towards smaller, firmer, and tangier cultivars, whereas peach growers tend to go for larger, softer, and sweeter ones, so there's a difference at market and for eaters. [Also, black raspberries are very real, look like dark purple raspberries, and are fantastic.]

[@AmandaArnold]

Thank you!!! I always want to point this out to people. Nectarines are just peaches, so if it tastes like peach, it’s in the right ballpark.

[@EpicZ0mbiez]

Funny because I went to the comments to say nectarines are a type of peach basically 😂

[@HelloBeautifulFriends]

Ariana you did a great job! You expressed your opinions but didn’t let them cloud your overall decisions. You were cheerful and fun to watch. Looking forward to seeing you again!

[@cme1027]

Jordan is such a natural entertainer. I see Jordan and I click right away ❤❤❤❤

[@sylviabellie4297]

I feel like Jordan has a power to make everyone comfortable and talkative and I need someone like that in my life, or I want to BE that 😭

[@lillianapadilla7832]

The look of these bottles have always made me think they are the generic versions of themselves 😂😂 I can’t explain it lol

[@rigby321]

I get it! And definitely thought they were just made.by Walmart for a long time lol

[@christinebenson518]

​@rigby321 I remember my dad buying the sweetened sparkling water from Walmart. Always hated it. No sweetened sparkling water. Although Ice is fine, I'd rather make Crystal Light and cut it with sparkling water.

[@lillianapadilla7832]

@@hypercept EXACTLY!!

[@mariapizzaa]

I remember when they came out and I was like what are these supposed to be the generic versions of??

[@trollingmermaids]

Here in Canada we have ICE and we also have these drinks called Fruit2O I think or something?? In the same type of bottles, same type of flavors, etc

[@amandalauren5096]

Josh just casually walking in the background and realizing they were filming so he turned his head real quick made me laugh and I have no clue why

[@pipdaddy7]

The fact that there's no grapefruit in this test is crazy. Best flavor hands down

[@greenlantern1986]

They're called ICE and you're drinking them warm. Absolute madwomen.

[@jenndowell6446]

I don't understand why they don't chill them!

[@ponduforus]

Unless I'm drinking a milk product, I don't refrigerate my beverages.

[@jenndowell6446]

@@ponduforus because you pour it over ice?

[@VIPandalicious]

Well, temperature can affect the strength of the flavor

[@srslyawkward3095]

Ariana needs to unlock her sass mode. Don’t feel bad about yucking on someone else's yum -- it's your whole job! I still think this was a fun ranking, and you did a great job. Sparkling Ice lemonade is superior to the other flavors.

[@TheCaffeinatedNecromancer]

You guys keep tasting the things that I really want someone to describe the flavor to me. HA I know, that's oddly specific. I enjoy knowing what things taste like, but I don't want to experience it. These are all over the place but look like they would taste similar to drinking a fla-vor-ice popsicle not frozen. You did great Ariana!! These free form tasting videos are a highlight of my day. :)

[@godrickstockwell1505]

I'd say they aren't quite as sweet as a popsicle. Think of really watered down kool-aid that's a bit fizzy

[@theunchartedtrucker1113]

You guys missed the grapefruit flavored one, I think sparkling ice called it pink grapefruit but that is literally the only one i would drink and I was waiting for you guys to try that particular one the entire video. It is probably the best one i have tried and i know i have tried almost all of them at some point in time. I have even tried the newer released starburst ones and those are not very good at all to me.

[@_MissLoLo]

+1

[@thehufflepuffhermione]

It’s the most popular one at the store I work at

[@sennahtate6107]

Ariana! I'm so glad there's a cherry apologist on staff. I'm a fan of cherry flavor, too, and the constant slander is rough 😂

[@esper86]

me tooo

[@elangomattab]

I can attest that black raspberry is a real fruit. I used to forage them when I was working at a summer camp when I was a teenager. The canes grow like weeds and their thorns make them painful to remove. The fruit is really good though

[@jenndowell6446]

Sounds like a blackberry?

[@elangomattab]

@@jenndowell6446 Nope, blackberries still have their inner core (called a receptacle) when they are picked. Raspberries (both red and black) leave the receptacle behind on the plant when picked leaving them hollow inside.

[@jenndowell6446]

@elangomattab but you stated they had big thorns? I'm from the PNW and just am not familiar. It sounded just like a blackberry to me. You hadn't mentioned the core, so well, you know. I made a big mistake, hope you'll forgive me one day

[@CheeseDud]

Black raspberries make the best jelly

[@mariapizzaa]

Black raspberries are real! I also know them from foraging them around a lake. And they taste distinctive from blackberries.

[@jenelle6132]

I love how these last few long videos, Josh just randomly walks through... He's a research man!

[@kellyherald1390]

First, yes, black raspberries are a real fruit. My dad grew them in his garden. I prefer those over red raspberries. With that said my favorites for the Sparkling Ice drinks are: 1) Black Raspberry 2) Black Cherry 3) Coconut Pineapple 4) Grape Raspberry

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

For Jordan: take Twinings’ Black Currant (black) Tea, and make iced tea with it. Add fresh squeezed Orange juice, and a touch of whatever sweetener you prefer. It is the most refreshing, delicious iced black tea ever.🤗🤗🤗

[@magdalena05151]

These drinks are good when they are slushy from the freezer

[@kriannnne]

Malibu, Heavy Cream, and Coconut Pineapple Sparkling Ice is my absolute favorite. Or vodka if I'm going down the low carb route.

[@tjhall1000]

blonde girl was so pretty thooo and her voice is so mellow and soothing. awesome person for sure!

[@nicole87913]

Ariana is adorable lol. I think with time she’ll definitely have an easier time expressing what she’s thinking. It’s hard to have a different opinion with stronger personalities. I definitely struggle with that,too.

[@liefyaple8927]

Are you drinking those warm like monsters? It’s 2024 ladies get some ice.

[@musicgirl35911]

Coconut pineapple was my drink mixer of choice in college. They were fizzy, the sunscreen flavor went with cheap rum, and you could get them with your daily meal deal

[@liddycasimiro]

The black cherry ice cold is my favorite! Most of the other flavors i can pass on

[@tamrasmith1744]

I used to buy a lot of the black cherry when it was on sale. I would buy black raspberry or grape raspberry if I could find them, but they didn’t seem to stock them at the stores near me.

[@heathergaspar4426]

They are my favorite too!

[@kristen7630]

I buy the grapefruit flavor in 12 packs every week😅best one imo

[@gzila57]

These should be served very cold. Also, they are great with vodka. All that said, lemonade is the best flavor by far

[@emilybilbow4990]

I like the aldi version of these better… grapefruit might be my favorite… love the pineapple/coconut too… maybe you could compare them??? Black raspberries are real.. so are golden raspberries (my favorite) the lemon ones are too acidic for me…

[@jazminayala8799]

I love the whole sporked team, I'm from South America most of this product don't exist here😅 but I will watch and read your articles as if they did😂😂😂 keep being awesome guys

[@kenbrandon6434]

I’m an artificial cherry fan also. As someone who has had to move away from sugary drinks, Ice has been a good alternative to other diet sodas. I actually prefer the store branded “Clear Choice” drinks that come in one liter bottles are clear but have more flavor than LaCroix or bublé. My favorite Ice flavor is harder to find now, but it was lemon-ginger. It tasted like a nice ginger-ale basically. When I have a cold, I’ll drink a hot lemon-ginger tea, made by Stash Teas, which definitely tastes different from the Ice version.

[@bbsteele671]

The Starburst ones are the BEST

[@patriciabarnhart1886]

Pineapple Orange is my fav. Black Cherry 2nd.

[@amyapplegate6132]

The best way to drink these are to have them ice cold and add a good amount of vodka. I highly recommend trying it!!❤

[@sporked]

Okay we love this!

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

9:42 I agree: nectarines are superior to peaches-especially for eating raw.🤗🤗🤗 An apricot from the South of France is superior to all.

[@DallytheWop]

I drink these because they give me my fizz kick without it being 210 calories. I like the Black Raspberry and Raspberry Grape. They do have that diety taste to them but not as bad as diet sodas, at least to me personally.

[@jamielongson9497]

I love them cold is definitely better than warm I love the coconut, black cherry they all remind me of flavored sprites ❤ love you Jordan

[@Blurggg]

Grapefruit and Cherry Limeade are the best. Orange Mango and Peach Nectarine as honorable mentioned.

[@critically.panned]

Ariana seems like such a sweetheart

[@jackfrostingtonerly1891]

One of the only sparkling drinks that I actually like and drink. Most other brands have way too much fizz and/or no flavor. Out of those that I've tried pink grapefruit is my favorite, probably because it's a flavor not found often (in my area at least).

[@junothy]

i love sparkling ice because it’s a cheap and zero sugar carbonated beverage. my favorite is black raspberry but i like berry lemonade and strawberry lemonade too :D

[@qtpatutibaxter]

Totally agree with the others. Before you give your final review they must be cold before you drink them.

[@Sweedy22]

Yes black raspberries grow in my backyard in Minnesota :)

[@lorraineacedo6632]

There are also starburst candy flavored ice drinks. I think they taste very close to the candy flavors.

[@joannafullerton4869]

Clearly they had to drink them warm becuase had Josh taken up all the fridge space with protein drinks and werid meats .

[@sporked]

You're not NOT wrong

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

I feel like working at Mythical is obliquely terrifying. A dream, and a nightmare, and never knowing what is happening is a whole other level of terror.

[@JustanOlGuy]

This is the first time I've seen or heard of this beverage. thank you for sharing.

[@thehufflepuffhermione]

It’s a drink popular with older people

[@ltruscott2373]

I like the orange/mango and grapefruit, that's about it. They have some tartness and bite at least, the rest are toooo sweet.

[@damonhtoo]

My elderly mother drinks these but she dilutes them by adding two or three 16.9oz bottles of water which I think is insane. She only drinks the dark flavors though since they have the most flavor but it's still crazy. What I'd like to know is why the Black Cherry flavor seems to have way more carbonation than the rest. Since they always foam over when opening them.

[@SlimmestHome]

loving the long form content!

[@gir21212]

Kiwi strawberry is my go to lmao I love sweeet

[@nancym6037]

I love seeing Josh randomly walking 🚶 through these videos. Lol, and watching end of the video, Josh walking 🚶 through again in a different shirt 👕 I get such a kick out of seeing him 😊

[@nancym6037]

Arianna you go gurl! Doing great!🎉

[@drew.168]

My son likes them and it's a easy way to cut some sugar out and get more water consumption in especially during the school year. Also tiki Shasta is good but nothing on Tahitian Treat lol

[@nasaboy87]

I like them because I'm diabetic and can drink one when I really want a soda. And they don't have the acidic aftertaste of most other sparkling water brands.

[@sporked]

Yes! We agree!

[@mariapizzaa]

Like others, i wish they had the grapefruit flavor. Also the starburst flavors. I've been interested in them but am also not willing to try them in case they're duds. Also, sporked should try Bolero water enhancers. The watermelon flavor actually tastes like real watermelon in a way that no other watermelon flavored thing ever does!

[@lindaburns2057]

They're a great team! If someone told me that Ariana and Stevie were sisters, I wouldn't be surprised at all!

[@jlee1522]

Hi Ariana! You did very good in your first video!

[@wdjones4735]

I regularly buy the Classic Lemonade, Black Cherry and the Black Raspberry. I actually like the Cascade brand better.

[@PrincessAudi]

I love the black raspberry so much. Not a coconut or peach gal so I don't love any of those flavors. They've helped me stop drinking pop as much

[@shareenj.2602]

Jordan always seems like one of the sweetest people. Shes one of my favorites. I love to watch her with Rhett and Link. She is such an outgoing, positive person. Love all the people on that staff. ❤

[@bonita1228]

I really wanted to try these. Still have not. Now maybe not. Thanks ladies!

[@Tazallax]

I'm glad you found the black raspberry flavor inoffensive, Jordan. It happens to be my favorite flavor. But otherwise I don't understand the Sparkling Ice craze.

[@mizbridge]

The “corner” put me into fight or flight mode 😭

[@Fizzylizzy230]

I love how Josh walked by twice but in diffrent outfits lol

[@mabelg502]

Black berry is my favorite ❤

[@ItsMayAgain]

my nephew is 2 and a half and he is the light of my life.

[@ariqroth]

Those make great mixers.

[@stephaniek9450]

Suggestion for a product to try - Chobani Creamers? Soo many good ones!

[@krazyoyster6003]

Same Justine! Nectarines are underrated and i think i like them better than peaches

[@bodyofhope]

Nectarines are definitely a better version of a peach. Then Apricots come next, and are even better than Nectarines. Apricots taste like the color they are. I can't explain it.

[@krazyoyster6003]

@@bodyofhope but why does it make sense though?! I've never thought of that before but you're on to something

[@Kalpres]

I’m sorry but black cherry is usually my favorite flavor of things

[@171717rene]

Where is pink grapefruit. That is my absolute favorite!

[@marandaification]

I love every single one of those flavors

[@AmandaArnold]

I really want Jordan’s opinion on the fruit punch rockstar. It’s delicious but it has way too much caffeine and gives me a headache. 😂 But I LOVE the carbonated fruit punch vibe.

[@betinamaureen9349]

Has anyone tried their starburst ones?!? Strawberry is awesomeness!! How would you rank them??

[@MadisonHarwell]

My favorite channel to like and subscribe to!!! 👏🏻 also my FAV duo

[@GurtIsAwesome]

The ICE Starburst Strawberry flavor is the best!

[@derekkey2803]

My nephew's favorite flavor of those is the classic lemonade.

[@kalyco6211]

are you trying these room temperature or are they cold? I think that would make a big difference.

[@veganpeace7890]

Ariana did great, I would have never guessed that this is her first video!

[@christiereneaa]

We just picked up the Summer variety pack and the strawberry lemonade is my favorite flavor the watermelon lime not so much

[@darylmartin4896]

Jordan would 100% be my emotional support person too 😂 Hi Ariana!

[@timbocf76]

Jordan: “What’s your favorite thing about working at Sporked?” Ariana: “I haven’t bought groceries in 3 months”

[@lisamartinbradley1039]

Arianna did a great job!

[@sporked]

Agreed!

[@deeviousritchey9736]

Welcome Arianna! You did great! I just really want to be friends with all of you and get to eat awesome food with you all!

[@mythcharmed2312]

i love the starburst ones, the regular one have a weird after flavor :3

[@skylars5475]

Ariana seems cool, she passes the vibe check ✅

[@ieyke]

Why do people like these? Because they're pretty good for what they are, ESPECIALLY over ice or ice cold, and about a MILLION TIMES better than almost any other diet drink. "But soda is better!" you say? Sure. But soda is like THIRTY-FIVE TIMES THE CALORIES. You can drink THIRTY-FIVE OF THESE for the equivalent of a single Coke. I mean, come on, THAT'S worth the trade-off.

[@ThePatfre]

Arriana is the sweetest on the team, how can someone be mean to her! I love this taste test but I can have this drink at home!

[@ginabarber6719]

I used to drink them all the time but lately I find them sooo sweet. I love to freeze them until they become slushy

[@Thompame]

I drink these CONSTANTLY, straight up bring them to parties to sip on. The Lemonade goes hard

[@MusicIsLife8847]

Black Raspberry & Black Cherry are the best!!!!!

[@smugboi_]

it's so weird I had these throughout a lot of school and just recently I'm starting to see them a lot

[@faegrrrl]

I'm still pretty new and you guys are so fun. I learned from this video that these are diet and that's probably why I didn't like them. They were very dry on the finish.

[@eyespliced]

heh. I've been an uncle since I was like 6 months old. One of my "nieces" is a few month younger than I am. (I'm the youngest of 7 (dad married twice), and one of my older half-but-full sisters had a kid at 25)

[@ccbowers]

I've drunken most of these flavors, because for a while they were all my daughter would drink. I am surprised at how different your opinions are the plain lemonade is one of my least favorites. And some of the ones you didn't like were actually much better to me. Maybe it requires cold vs room temp or maybe it requires repeat tastings or maybe it is just differences in taste

[@jesseleboeuf2315]

NO GRAPEFRUIT?!?! That’s the best one!!!!!! (I say while drinking a grapefruit ice👀😂)

[@thegooch1993]

I have four nephews… I love those wild boys so much! 😂🩵

[@stellamarie1065]

The best flavor was Crisp Apple but it was discontinued. The Bubly drinks in the skinny bottles taste better IMO