Summer Sips Guide
Beverages are one of the most important pieces of stocking up your summer home and I’ve created a list of tried and true summer sips that are loved by my clients and my family
H₂O
Water is an essential part of your summer sips stock up! While of course it’s best to have filtered water to reduce the amount of packing waste, it’s also good to have some grab and go waters on hand. Here are a few of my favorites.
Just Water : Just water is 100% mountain spring water packed in cartons made of up of 82% renewable resources, reducing CO2 emissions up to 74% compared to traditional plastic bottles. It tastes great and is eco-conscious.
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water : my wife tends to prefer sparkling water over flat and if you have guests and members of your household who are the same, San Pellegrino Sparkling water on hand is great item to keep stocked up on. For summer time you I recommend the cans over glass bottles for safe and easy use at the beach, pool, or outdoors.
Vita Coco Organic Coconut Water: I’ll include coconut water in this column because it’s 94% water and with its high concentration of natural electrolytes—potassium and magnesium—it’s a tasty way to stay healthy. It’s worth noting that coconut water is fat-free and cholesterol-free. If you want to change it up a bit, you can also grab other flavors like the Vita Coco Organic Peach & Mango Coconut Water
Pre-Biotic Sodas
You’ll want to have tasty sodas on hand for the occasional treat but you also want to avoid anything loaded with sugars. Prebiotic sodas have substantially lower levels of sugar and include natural ingredients that can actually contribute to making you feel better. Prebiotic sodas are created with plant fibers that feed the microorganisms that live in your gut. POPPI and Olipop are both brands that have been a hit with me.
Poppi Pre-Biotic Soda: POPPI is probably the most popular prebiotic sodas. They are infused with apple cider vinegar (ACV) and have 5 grams of sugar or less. POPPI comes in a lot of great flavors like cherry limeade, watermelon, and ginger lime so I recommend ordering this variety pack to have a little bit of everything for every taste.
Olipop Tonic Retro Prebiotic Soda is another healthy alternative to average sodas. This gut healthy tonic includes prebiotics, fiber, and botanicals. This variety pack offers nostalgic flavors Doctor Goodwin, Vintage Cola, Classic Root Beer, & Cream Soda so that you can enjoy some of your favorite flavors without the negative ingredients found in traditional sodas. Some other flavor favorites include the Tropical Punch and Strawberry Vanilla.
Grab and Go Coffee and Tea Beverages
I love a good pour over coffee or americano when I have the time to brew a good cup at home or enjoy some long moments at the coffee shop, but summer months are really my busiest time of year as a private chef and Hamptons real estate agent so more often than not I need to have a reliable and tasty coffee or matcha that I can grab and go with. Fortunately, there are some great to-go coffee products on the market.
Pop & Bottle Oat Milk Cold Brew Lattes Pop & Bottle is definitely one of my favorite on the go coffees. All their beverages are additive free and plant based using house-made oat milk and almond milk. They are sweetened with dates, certified organic, and taste wonderful. I suggest ordering the latte variety pack so you can find your favorite and accommodate your guests tastes as well. This includes the classic oat milk latte with antioxidants, caramel with chug and lion’s main, vanilla with collagen, matcha green tea latte with reishi and maitake, and mocha with adaptogens.
La Colombe Draft Latte Variety Pack: I really enjoy La Colombe coffee roasts. While I prefer plant based milks and no added sugars, if you’re in a rush the Draft Lattes are tasty ready to drink option and will give you the caffeine jolt you need. This variety pack includes vanilla latte, mocha latte, triple latte, and double latte.
Kombucha
Kombucha, the popular fermented probiotic beverage contains healthy organic acids that support a healthy gut. This can contribute to enhanced immunity, decreased inflammation and bloating, better digestion, and an uptick in energy levels. It’s certainly a household favorite and something I recommend for your summer sips list!
Health Ade Kombucha : the Health Ade Kombucha variety pack is a great set to keep on hand. It includes these fun flavors: bubbly rose, passion fruit tangerine, pink lady apple, pomegranate, tropical punch, and watermelon.
Just for Fun
Every now and then you’ll want to try something fresh and different and maybe have something on offer that’s a little unexpected.
San Pellegrino Momenti Clementine and Peach: this bubbly beverage is made from real fruit juice and comes in under 40 calories a serving. Fresh and summery taste to enjoy on a hot day.
