How to make my own "Fizzies" drink?

To make your own version of Fizzies, the classic effervescent drink tablets that fizz in water and create a soda-like beverage, you can follow a DIY method that combines citric acid, baking soda, flavoring, and sweetener. Here's how you can do it safely at home.

🧪 Basic Fizzies-Style Drink Tablet Recipe

🧂 Ingredients (for ~6–8 tablets):

• Citric acid – 3 tablespoons (sourness and fizz)

• Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) – 3 tablespoons (fizz)

• Powdered drink flavoring – 2–3 tablespoons (e.g., Kool-Aid or natural fruit powder)

• Sweetener – to taste (stevia, sucralose, erythritol, or sugar if drying properly)

• Cornstarch – 1 tablespoon (optional; helps with stability)

• Small amount of water or alcohol (e.g., vodka) – for binding

🛠️ Equipment:

• Bowl for mixing

• Mold or ice cube tray

• Measuring spoons

• Spoon or spatula

• Parchment paper or food-safe drying surface

🧃 Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, thoroughly combine the citric acid, baking soda, flavor powder, sweetener, and cornstarch.

2. Add small amount of binding liquid: Lightly mist or drop in very small amounts of water or alcohol while stirring continuously. You want the mixture to hold together when pressed but not start fizzing.

   • Tip: Use a spray bottle to avoid activating the fizz.

3. Press into molds: Pack the mixture firmly into your molds or tray. Press hard so they hold their shape.

4. Dry thoroughly: Let the tablets air dry for 12–24 hours, or use a dehydrator on the lowest setting. They should be hard and dry before storing.

5. Store: Keep in an airtight container away from humidity.

🥤To Use:

Drop 1 tablet into 8–12 oz of cold water. It should fizz and dissolve in about a minute, creating a fun fizzy drink.

⚠️ Notes & Tips:

• You can use fruit juice powder, natural flavor extracts, or vitamin C (ascorbic acid) for variation.

• For sweeteners, avoid sugars if you're not fully dehydrating—moisture will cause tablets to degrade.

• Alcohol (like vodka) is better than water for binding, as it evaporates quickly and doesn’t trigger the fizz reaction.