Waterloo New Ginger Citrus Twist and Orange Vanilla [Taste Test!]

In a world that’s dominated by Spindrift and LaCroix, Waterloo is often forgotten. But it shouldn’t be. It’s a quality water brand (that could stand to update their branding, if we’re being honest) whose sparkling waters come in fun, punchy flavors that seriously satisfy. We even named their peach flavor one of the best sparkling waters in our ranking. So we were psyched when they came out with two brand new flavors: Ginger Citrus Twist and Orange Vanilla. But are they worth our excitement? Keep reading to find out.

Ginger Citrus Twist: This taste test divided the team. Both managing editor Gwynedd Stuart and senior staff writer Jordan Myrick thought this was pretty okay. But I wanted more ginger. When you call out ginger as a main flavoring agent, you need to deliver some spice. To me, this tasted more like a watered down ginger ale with a twist of unnamed citrus. I would drink this for hydration if it was in the fridge but I wouldn’t demand it be restocked.
Orange Vanilla: Again, this one divided the team. Out of the two new Waterloo flavors, this was my pick. To me, it tastes like cream soda seltzer. Yes, I agree with Jordan and Gwynedd that it could use more orange flavor in order to live up to the promise of its label. But I think the vanilla flavor is really pleasant and a fun new addition to the Waterloo lineup. And I’m writing this review. So, I get to decide the Spork score. If you like cream soda, I think you will like this new seltzer. And if you demand more citrus flavor, maybe pour it into a glass and add an orange wheel.

About the Author

Hi! I’m the editor-in-chief of Sporked. I will never turn down a fresh-shucked oyster but I’ll also leap at whatever new product Reese’s releases and I love a Tostitos Hint of Lime, even if there is no actual lime in the ingredients. Why you should trust me: I have been writing about food and beverages for well over a decade and am an avid at-home cook and snacker. I began my career writing about fine dining and recipes, moved into cocktails and spirits, and now I talk about groceries. If you can eat it or drink it, I’ve probably written about it. What I buy every week: Trader Joe’s dried okra. Appleton Farms prosciutto from Aldi. Some sort of Trader Joe’s cheese (I’m into the aged gouda at the moment). Frozen waffles (usually the Eggo Cinnamon Toast Minis). Spindrift water (loving the Cosmopolitan right now). Favorite ranking: Smoked salmon. Imagine me as Scrooge McDuck but instead of coins I’m diving into a vault of slippery smoked salmon slices. Pure joy. I also found some real steals in that taste test! Least favorite ranking: Canned oysters. I had such high hopes for this but it quickly became a chore. The kitchen smelled like an uncleaned aquarium.