If you want to make your own sparkling water or soda at home, your two major choices are the SodaStream and Ninja Thirsti. Which should you pick?

CR tried the new Ninja Thirsti Sparkling & Still Drink System soda maker to find out if the drinks are tasty and if the machine can replace our favorite canned seltzers and sparkling waters.

Who doesn’t love seltzer? The bubbly beverage is not only refreshing but can also be used in a myriad of ways. You can add a splash to your gin fizz to give it effervescent pizzaz, pour some ...