Love The Flavor Of Soda But Hate The Fizz? Here's The Easy Way To Get Rid Of Those Pesky Bubbles For Good

If you are the person who loves the taste of cola, lemon-lime, or even a fancy artisanal ginger soda but can't stand that aggressive bite from carbonation, you are not alone. The bubbles in soda, aka dissolved carbon dioxide, are part of what makes it feel "sharp" or tingly on your tongue. For some, that's the magic. For others, it's like inviting a thousand tiny pins to a party in your mouth. The good news: there's an easy trick to take your soda from fizzy to flat in under a minute, no overnight fridge-waiting required.

Enter the milk frother. Yes, the same little wand you might use to whip oat milk into a cloud for your homemade latte or to cook up some top-notch scrambled eggs can also be your ticket to fizz-free bliss. Stick it right into your glass of soda, turn it on, and watch as a foamy, bubbly volcano erupting briefly before settling into a smooth, still drink. The frother agitates the liquid, giving the CO₂ gas a quick escape route. Within seconds, those bubbles you dread are gone for good, leaving only the flavor you love. It's oddly satisfying to watch, a bit like shaking a snow globe and watching the glitter settle — only here, the sparkle never comes back.

You might be worried about losing flavor along with fizz, but most of the aroma compounds in soda are dissolved in the liquid, not trapped in the bubbles. The result is the same sweet, tangy profile, just a little calmer.

You could pour your soda back and forth between two cups, stir it aggressively with a spoon, or even leave it open on the counter for hours. But these methods either take too long or risk warming your drink to that sad, lukewarm state that makes it taste more like regret than refreshment. The frother is fast, controlled, and kind of fun to use. Plus, unlike shaking a can or bottle (which sends foam shooting everywhere), this method keeps most of the fizz explosion neatly in the glass.

If you want a gentler approach, tilt the glass slightly and keep the frother just under the surface. This creates less foam while still chasing out the bubbles. For a more thorough decarbonation — say, for making a soda-based mocktail that you want completely still — dive the frother deeper and give it a good 20- to 30-second whirl. Just be sure your glass is roomy enough to handle the initial foam-up.

This hack works on any carbonated drink, from seltzer to sparkling juice to that half-forgotten hard seltzer at the back of your fridge. It's especially handy if you want bubble-less soda for using it creatively in cooking different dishes or want to use it as a cocktail mixer but don't want carbonation altering the mouthfeel of your drink. And unlike adding sugar (a classic trick for killing bubbles), the frother doesn't change the sweetness level or mess with the balance of flavors. You end up with exactly what you wanted, minus the fizz. Once you try it, you might just find yourself "borrowing" your frother from the coffee station more often than you thought.