You’re supposed to use the packets and optionally put syrup on the top. You’re just drinking water down syrup… hope this helps also I’m sorry if that came out rude
the classification for a “soda” is its acidity level due to carbonate content. i mean you can have an acidic drink, without carbon and it’s an “aide” if its made with a yeast or fermented it’s a beer or ale, and if its a moonshine it’s a “distillate” which then starts turning into a “solvent” after being further refined and distilled.
the drink is electrolyte flavors. you end up drinking equivalent to 3x the amount of water. the electrolytes counteract the sugar in the packets. they are actually really good for you
