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Music mogul Michael Bublé is more than a songbird, and even more than the King of Christmas spirit, since he's now (finally) partnered with Bubly on its new released of flavor drops with one of his family's (and our Travel + Leisure family's) favorite kitchen tools: SodaStream.
As a product editor and sparkling water enthusiast, I couldn't wait to get to make my own Bubly sparkles right at home. While I was a bit intimidated by the SodaStream, it was a breeze to unpack, is totally cordless, and easier to use than my drip coffee maker. It took all of four minutes to set up and I've been experimenting with flavors ever since. Bubly's drops take the fun of SodaStream to another level.
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We had a chance to catch up with Bublé about the launch of the Bubly drops collection, but of course, we couldn't just end it there. We had to ask about his family's travel plans for the future and the destinations he misses visiting.
"We just launched this partnership between Bubly and SodaStream, and it's been awesome," Bublé muses of the new collaboration. "I love having a new way to enjoy my Bublé (I mean Bubly) at home with my family." Already fans of SodaStream (and if you're not already, now's your chance), Bublé's family has fun at home carbonating beverages to their hearts' desire while also controlling how much, which, and what combination of flavors they enjoy.
"For the kids," Bublé says, "Bubly has been a great alternative to soft drinks, and now they have so much fun with the SodaStream machine." Trust us, though, this cordless, compact machine is not just for kids, and neither are the classic canned Bubly beverages. The SodaStream is the most cost efficient way to make soda water at home for all your spritzes, cocktails, and thirsty moments in general.
The new Bubly drops come in fifteen different flavors, including Mango, Lime, Grapefruit (embodied below), and Cherry. We recommend starting with the variety pack if you don't already have a favorite Bubly flavor.
In addition to working with Bubly and SodaStream on this exciting launch, Bublé also has a new album in the works. "It's always a nice feeling to create," he says, "whether its original songs or my own take on songs of the past. I love music and it brings me so much joy to be able to surprise and delight the listeners out there." And for that, we thank you Michael.
Mango and Lime Bubly drops, being among Bublé and his family's favorite flavors, have been driving some of their at-home dance parties, which is how they've been staying creative and having fun during quarantines. "'I Like To Move It' has been a big hit in our house," Bublé exclaimed. Same here.
When asked where he misses traveling to and where he's excited to visit again most when travel becomes more possible, Bublé immediately talked about "missing [his] family on the road. "I miss bringing joy to people who were kind enough to buy tickets and join me for a night of fun. I don't care where it is, I just want to be connected with all those beautiful human beings again."
In the meantime, we can all stay together in spirit, sipping our homemade Bubly concoctions, listening to uplifting tunes, and dancing into 2021.
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Kendall Cornish is an e-commerce editor at Travel + Leisure. She's never lived anywhere longer than three years, but currently resides in Brooklyn with her cat and beloved Dyson vacuum. You can follow her on Instagram at @kendall.cornish.
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