In the fridge, it’s all about location, location, location.

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What is it about fizzy water that quenches thirst unlike anything else?

The one problem with bubbly H2O is that once it’s been opened it rapidly loses its fizz.

Fizzy water in an ice-filled tumbler with lemon wedges shown cut on a cutting board

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In other words, the minute you crack open that seal, the clock starts.

But theres more to this fizzy phenomenon than just time:Temperature is also a factor.

You may have even noticed that refrigerated fizzy water keeps longer than it does at room temperature.

Texas Ranch Water cocktails garnished with lime.

Nick Evans

I didnt think it would make any difference at all.

The fridge is pretty much the same temperature throughout, right?

This means I was able totriplethe life of my sparkling water without any gadgets or fancy bottle stoppers.