6 Summer Drinks We Are Sipping On This Season
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By Victoria Lewis | 24th November 2025Pop, fizz, ahhhhh. It’s a tale as old as time, in the daze of the summer heat, nothing hits quite like that very first taste of a crisp, ice-cold beverage. Even though we are devoted to our emotional support water bottles, it can’t hurt to opt for a little something different to switch out the H2O every once in a while. And with local legends crafting banging bevvies left and right, the season has never been so refreshing. You’ll see us sippin’ on prebiotic soft drinks, innovative energy drinks, luxe cocktails in a can and plenty more.
See our top picks for summer sips to get you through the heatwave. It’s summer, served over ice. And while you’re stocking up the summer drinks cart, you can also get your routine sorted with our Party Season Glow-Up Guide.
Shine Drink: Nootropic Energy Drinks
It’s a caffeine boost, but balanced. No more sugar crashes. No more jitters. Just pure energy that sustains. Shine Drink’s range of natural nootropic beverages is changing the energy drink game, and for the better.
I know what you’re thinking: What are nootropics? Rooted in traditional Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine, nootropics are basically substances that help you to feel, think, and do better. Shine Drink does it with a careful balance of Ginkgo Biloba, which might just help cognitive performance and memory, combined with natural caffeine derived from green tea, for a more even rush.
Their formulas are clean, balanced, and science-backed. Not only there to help improve brain function, Shine Drink energy drinks contain the amino acid L-Theanine, which can reduce stress and anxiety (without the dreaded drowsiness). In other words? Keep calm and drink Shine this summer.
For that extra energy needed to get you through these long summer days, give their Charged or Energy range a go for a thirst-quenching, sugar-free buzz. And for recovery after a big night or an equally big workout? Try out their latest and greatest Hydrate formula that is high in electrolytes, low in sugar, and 100% refreshing for a sweaty summer day. From black cherry and yuzu lemonade, to peach passionfruit and wild tropical, simply choose your flavour and go get ’em, can in hand.
Why we love it: clean formulas, long-lasting energy, no crash.
Bobby: Low-Sugar Prebiotic Sodas
The soft drink that tastes good and is good for you.
Yes, you heard me right, Bobby has crafted a soda that’s all flavour, no nasties (finally). Their tasty range of prebiotic bevvies is low-cal, low-sugar, all-natural, and sustainably made – honestly, what more could you want? Already creating quite the hype for their crisp creations, locking down collabs with the likes of Lucy & Nikki and Cotton On, Bobby is the Melbourne-born soda brand that you’re gonna want to try out ASAP.
Try first: Ginger Beer or Grape.
Glow Up Beverages: Canned Cocktails
For the girls, by the girls — Glow Up Beverages is creating luxe vodka cocktails in a can. Treat yourself to some effortless luxury this season, no cocktail bar needed! Crafted on Aussie soil using the most premium ingredients, their Glow Up Cocktails, which include a French Martini and a Cosmopolitan, are delicious all on their own – no added sugar or sweetener involved. With stockists all over Australia, what are you waiting for? Your next sweet summer buzz is right around the corner.
Imagery @glowupbeverages
Le Match: Coconut Matcha Drink
Café-grade matcha in a can? Yes please.
Le Match is making a splash with the ultimate on-the-go coconut matcha. It’s smooth, silky, and oh-so-refreshing. It’s one of the easiest summer drinks to take on the go. Complete with ceremonial-grade matcha and organic coconut milk, your morning energy hit from home has never been more cafe-coded. This homegrown brand built by two Brissie-based sisters is redefining your daily matcha, making it easier, cleaner and more convenient. Lean and green – let’s go!
Drink Mellows: Calming Sparkling Water
Powered by the amino acid L-Theanine, Mellows is a calm-first company, crafting a range of thirst-quenchers designed to decrease anxiety, improve focus and achieve better sleep. Stay cool, calm and collected with a relaxed afternoon complemented by their flavoured Watermelon and Lychee sparkling water. Life hack: also use Mellows as a mixer for your alcoholic beverages – it might just be your secret weapon to beating a hangover.
Why we love it: light, calming, and perfect for heatwave afternoons.
Papa Salt x Fever-Tree: Blood Orange Spritz
Round up your girls, we’re in for a gin & soda kinda summer! The collab between Fever-Tree Mixers and Papa Salt Gin, this Blood Orange Gin Spritz is the ultimate refresher with a twist – zesty citrus with a hint of herb. Made for sun-soaked afternoons with the gal-pals, this combo of Blood Orange Soda and coastal gin is the latest summer spritz you’ll be buying on repeat. Plus, one can is only 109 calories, so it’s really the best of both worlds.
Imagery @papasaltgin
A nootropic boost, a prebiotic fizz or a citrusy spritz — consider this your cheat sheet to the best summer drinks all season long.
Imagery: @glowupbeverages / @drink_bobby
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