Spicing up Diet Drinks

Personally, I like the flavor of diet pop* in the way that people like the musty smell of old books: it's about the memories. My Nana and Pawpaw have always had diet, caffeine free pop in their house, at least as long as I can remember... That still it doesn't mean I necessarily like the taste the best.

So whether you're dieting or just reliving some fond memories, try these tricks to make it taste just a little sweeter.

• Add just a touch of flavored pop. Seriously, just a dash of a flavored pop mixed with the diet pop and the diet pop will take on the flavor of the flavored pop.
• Add some flavored syrup. The same goes for flavored syrup, it doesn't take much, but it'll flavor it well. They can also be used in other drinks like coffees or teas. Also try extracts, like vanilla extract if you fancied vanilla pops.
  
• Add some fruits. You add lemon to water, why not add lemon to diet pop? You can do the same with oranges and other fruits. Whether you add them in at a whim or infuse it, it will add a little flavor and a little colour. On another note, having a mix of berries looks fabulous in clear drinks if you want spice up the look of pop at a party.
• Add mint leaves. Not much to say here, I just like mint and already chew mint leaves. So it seems like a natural place for me to use them. Considering I've also had ice cream made from rose petals, you could always try other plants as long as you know they're safe to ingest.

I'm sure there are more things that can be added to diet pop to make it more pleasing to the tongue, but honestly more and more diet pop tastes like the real thing. Have fun experimenting! :)

*"Pop" can be translated to "Soda"