Dilutable drinks have become a major part of the UK soft drinks market.
Consumers increasingly want more choice, more flexibility and more control over the drinks they make at home. At the same time, low- and no-sugar options have become increasingly important.
That makes concentrated drinks syrups a natural fit for people who use SodaStream and similar home carbonation systems.
Florida Syrups Ltd develops and manufactures concentrated flavoured drinks syrups in North East England. We make our products in-house, from flavour development and blending through to filling and bottling.
What Are Dilutable Drinks?
Dilutables are concentrated drinks that you mix with water before drinking.
Because they are concentrated, one bottle can make several litres of finished drink. This makes them convenient to store and gives you more control over flavour strength than a ready-mixed drink.
In the UK, dilutables now account for a significant share of the soft drinks market, while low- and no-calorie products make up a large proportion of the category.
For home carbonation users, concentrated syrup also works particularly well because you can flavour the water after carbonation.
Why Are Dilutables Becoming More Popular?
There are several practical reasons why dilutable drinks appeal to consumers.
First, one bottle can make many individual drinks.
Second, you can choose how strong you want the finished flavour to be.
In addition, consumers now expect much more choice when it comes to sugar-free products.
At Florida Syrups, every flavour we offer is available in a sugar-free version, so choosing sugar-free does not mean limiting yourself to only a few flavours.
How Do You Use Florida Syrups with SodaStream?
Using Florida Syrups with a SodaStream or similar home carbonation system is simple.
- Fizz – carbonate your water first.
- Pour – add the recommended amount of Florida Syrup.
- Mix – gently mix the syrup through the carbonated water.
- Enjoy – pour and serve.
For an 840ml bottle of pre-carbonated sparkling water, we recommend using 50ml of Florida Soda Syrup.
Always add the syrup after you carbonate the water.
One of the most common mistakes we see is using too much or too little syrup. Therefore, measuring the syrup gives you a much more consistent result than guessing.
How Much Drink Does One Bottle Make?
Because Florida Syrups are concentrated, each bottle makes several litres of finished drink.
A 330ml bottle makes approximately 6.3 litres.
A 500ml bottle makes approximately 9.5 litres.
A 2 x 500ml twin pack makes approximately 19 litres.
This makes it easier to choose a pack size based on how often you make drinks at home.
Every Flavour Is Available Sugar-Free
Low- and no-sugar drinks have become an important part of the UK soft drinks market.
At Florida Syrups, we have made sugar-free choice a core part of the range.
Every Florida Syrups flavour is available in a sugar-free version.
So, whether you prefer Cola, fruit flavours, sour flavours or something more unusual, you can choose a sugar-free option without having to move to a different flavour.
More Than Just One Type of Drink
Although SodaStream is one of the most popular ways to use concentrated drinks syrup at home, Florida Syrups can also work across a wider range of drinks.
Depending on the range, you can use Florida Syrups for:
- Fizzy drinks
- Mocktails
- Cocktails
- Lemonades
- Iced drinks
- Slush drinks
- DIY energy drinks
- Mixers
As a result, one flavour can give you several ways to experiment.
Try Mixing Flavours Together
Dilutable syrups also make it easy to create your own combinations.
For example:
- Sour Watermelon + Lemon creates a fruity, sharp combination.
- Cola + Cherry creates a simple cherry cola-style drink.
Start with small amounts when combining flavours. That way, you can adjust the balance gradually until you find the mix you like.
You can also serve drinks over ice or add fresh fruit for a different finish.
Developed from Customer Ideas
Many of our flavour ideas begin with suggestions from customers.
When we decide to develop a new flavour, we create several samples and taste-test them.
We then adjust the formulation until we reach the version we believe works best.
Because we handle development and production in-house, we can take a flavour from the first idea through blending, filling and bottling ourselves.
This also means customer feedback can directly influence what we develop next.
Made in North East England
We develop and manufacture Florida Syrups in-house in North East England.
Our team handles:
- Product development
- Formulation
- Blending
- Filling
- Bottling
We also taste-test each batch and carry out quality checks before products leave our facility.
Because we stay involved throughout the entire process, we can keep developing the range as customer tastes change.
Concentrated Syrup and Packaging
A concentrated syrup allows you to make several litres of finished drink from one bottle.
For example, a 500ml bottle makes approximately 9.5 litres.
We also use 100% recyclable bottles and energy-efficient production methods.
Rather than making broad environmental claims, the practical advantage is simple: concentrated syrup allows you to make a much larger volume of finished drink from a smaller volume of concentrate.
Why Use Dilutables with SodaStream?
Dilutable syrups and home carbonation work naturally together.
You carbonate the water first, then add the flavour afterwards.
This gives you several practical benefits:
- A wide choice of flavours
- Sugar-free versions of every Florida Syrups flavour
- Control over flavour strength
- Several litres of finished drink from one bottle
- The ability to mix flavours together
- A simple way to make drinks at home
You can also try different styles of drink without buying a separate ready-mixed bottle every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a dilutable drink?
A dilutable drink is a concentrated drink product that you mix with water before drinking.
Can I use Florida Syrups with SodaStream?
Yes. Florida Syrups are designed to flavour water that you have already carbonated using a SodaStream or similar home carbonation system.
Do I add the syrup before or after carbonation?
Add the syrup after you carbonate the water.
How much Florida Syrup should I use?
For an 840ml bottle of pre-carbonated sparkling water, use 50ml of Florida Soda Syrup.
How much drink does a 330ml bottle make?
A 330ml bottle makes approximately 6.3 litres of finished drink.
How much drink does a 500ml bottle make?
A 500ml bottle makes approximately 9.5 litres of finished drink.
Are Florida Syrups available sugar-free?
Yes. Every Florida Syrups flavour is available in a sugar-free version.
Can I mix different flavours together?
Yes. For example, Sour Watermelon and Lemon work well together, while Cola and Cherry make a simple cherry cola-style drink.
Where are Florida Syrups made?
We develop and manufacture Florida Syrups in-house in North East England.
Make More of Your SodaStream at Home
Dilutables give you an easy way to add more variety to the drinks you make at home.
With Florida Syrups, you can choose from a wide range of flavours, select sugar-free versions, experiment with different combinations and adjust the strength to suit your taste.
So, whether you prefer classic fizzy drinks, sour flavours or your own custom mixes, concentrated syrup gives you plenty of ways to get more from your SodaStream or home carbonation system.
