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Drinking soda water without being thirsty

Question

Does someone who drinks soda water not because of thirst need to recite the blessing “Shehakol” over it?

Answer

Shalom u’vracha 

He should recite a blessing over it. 

Since there is enjoyment in drinking it even for someone who is not thirsty. 

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