Select serving and flavored sparkling beverage maker system

A system comprising:

• a carbonated beverage maker capable of making and dispensing customized carbonated beverages in a single-serving, said beverage maker comprising:
• a carbonation chamber for mixing a selected volume of fluid with carbon dioxide;
• a pressurized carbon dioxide source in fluid communication with the carbonation chamber, wherein the carbonation chamber comprises a pressure vessel assembly of a fixed volume such that carbon dioxide absorption can be performed and controlled;
• an individually packed, single use disposable flavor cup containing a flavor and having a sealed cover that covers and seals the flavor cup;
• and
• a piercing mechanism for piercing the flavor cup and mixing the selected volume of fluid therein, and for discharging a blended fluid, and
• a water dispenser comprising a water bottle and capable of dispensing water, the water dispenser being fluidly connected to the carbonated beverage maker and configured to provide water to the carbonated beverage maker for use in making the customized carbonated beverages, wherein the water dispenser is also configured to directly dispense water separately from providing water to the carbonated beverage maker.