Q&A for How to Carbonate a Beverage

No, because yeast needs to be warm (at least 70 degrees F) in order to be activated by the sugar, and dry ice would lower the temperature.

Stop pouring the beverage into the bottle to make sure that the bottle isn't completely full.

Yes, but the yeast will flavor the drink. Any yeast + sugar makes co2 and alcohol.

You can, however, it will be difficult to tell when the carbonation process is complete as you need to be able to squeeze the bottle.

The sugars in flavoring can cause the release of the gas, making it very messy. This has the same effect as shaking a bottle of soda vigorously immediately after opening. There are YouTube videos showing people disobeying this rule and the results are messy.

Yes, that is how old school mead (also known as "honey wine" was made. Though most mead is made purely of water, honey and yeast with spices are added for flavor.

Because for the yeast to ferment your sugar, it must be warm and dark. That is when bacteria thrive the most, in a dark and warm environment.

You can use either active dry baker's yeast or champagne yeast, depending on what you prefer.

Yes it is safe to use active dry baker's yeast when carbonating drinks. Only a small quantity of yeast is used and the yeast reacts with the sugar in the beverage.

Yes. Yeast breaks down sugar to carbon dioxide and alcohol.

Yes, you can carbonate both alcoholic and alcohol-free beverages. However, carbonating a beverage will not change its alcohol content.

Dry Ice is available at most grocery stores: Safeway, Kroger/King Soopers, Walmart, Costco, etc. Prices range from $1.00 to $3.00 per pound. Though prices tend to be different based on amount or location, it is generally cheap.