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fizz (v.)

"make a hissing sound," 1660s, of imitative origin. Related: Fizzed; fizzing. The noun is recorded from 1812; meaning "effervescent drink" is from 1864, from the sound it makes.

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Definitions of fizz from WordNet
1
fizz (v.)
become bubbly or frothy or foaming;
Synonyms: foam / froth / effervesce / sparkle / form bubbles
2
fizz (n.)
an effervescent beverage (usually alcoholic);
From wordnet.princeton.edu