15 healthy drinks you need to try for summer
It finally feels like Summer could be here, and whilst you may be rushing to the rosé aisle or planning a Pimms picnic, you might also be thinking about some healthy drinks and alternatives for summer celebrations. From non-alcoholic gins to canned iced coffees and all the options in between, heres your ultimate Summer guide to 15 of the best healthy drinks you really do need to try.
1. Non-Alcoholic Cocktails: Savyll Beverage Co.
With many of us reaching for ‘no and lo’ alcoholic drinks; Savyll have made sure we don’t have to compromise. Their selection of non-alcoholic cocktails are carefully crafted using a unique blend of natural ingredients to recreate the sophisticated flavours, familiarity and sense of occasion that their alcoholic inspirations bring. To top it off the stylish range is vegan, gluten-free, and low in calories.
Editor’s pick: The Non-Alcoholic Mojito
2. Kombucha: JARR
Kombucha is undeniably the trendiest drink around at the moment, and JARR is no exception. JARR Kombucha is complex, unapologetically punchy and delicious. Low in sugar, vegan and gluten-free, JARR naturally contains antioxidants and beneficial acids. It’s a delicious dose of goodness for your gut.
We love: The Passionfruit Kombucha
3. Clearspring Kuwa Caffeine Free Matcha
Leading authentic Japanese and Organic fine foods specialist Clearspring is launching the UK’s first Organic Japanese Kuwa Matcha. Kuwa (桑) is Japanese for mulberry and Matcha (抹茶) is Japanese for powdered tea. Just like traditional Matcha, Kuwa Matcha is a vibrant green, finely ground powder. Instead of tea leaves it is made using mulberry leaves and unlike green tea Matcha, it is naturally caffeine free.
4. Dairy-Free Milkshake: Shaken Other
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Shaken Other create healthy, dairy-free alternatives to milkshakes. They are deliciously creamy yet light, made with coconut milk rather than dairy milk. Both flavours are super tasty and perfect for anyone who can’t drink dairy, those who choose not to, or those who fancy a change!
We love: The Chocolate Milkshake
5. Non-alcoholic Rhubarb Gin from Clean Co
Looking for a refreshing alternative to your favourite flavoured gin and tonics this Summer? We love Spencer Matthew’s brand Clean Co for their alcoholic alternatives which look just as pretty on a drinks shelf as some of our most revered gin brands, and most importantly taste utterly delicious.
6. Alcoholic Sparkling Water: Whisp
Whisp is a delicious and easy choice for a summer tipple. It comes in two refreshing flavours, Cucumber & Mint and Raspberry & Elderflower – both packaged in gorgeous pastel-coloured, recyclable cans. They are infused with Milk Thistle – the detox hero – helping to tackle inflammation and supporting a healthy liver. Whisp is made from natural and sustainably sourced British ingredients, it is 100% vegan and gluten-free, with no added sugar, sweeteners or preservatives.
We love: The Raspberry & Elderflower Whisp
7. Health Drinks: Moju Drinks
RRP: £27.80 for x4 500ml Dosing Bottles at Mojudrinks.com
Designed for habitual use; MOJU’s Tropical Prebiotic is available to customers in both 500ml and 420ml Dosing Bottles™. Expertly created to support immune and digestive health by encouraging a healthier and more diverse gut microbiome, users can easily, and more importantly enjoy, looking after their gut health. Bursting with delicious summer flavours, each shot contains fruity mango, zesty lime and zingy baobab; Tropical Prebiotic bridges the gap between flavour-first, plant-powered and gut-friendly products.
Editor’s pick: Raspberry, Lemon & Baobab Prebiotic Shots
8. Unrooted drinks: Vitamin C, ACV & Turmeric Shots
RRP 12-pack £24 at Selfridges, Planet Organic and Holland & Barrett.
Unrooted’s 5 product range of vegan shots are all boosted with the African superfruit baobab – which contains 5x more fibre than oats; 5x more Vitamin C than oranges and twice as many antioxidants as acai – along with specific benefits across the range of products to support gut health, boost energy and help maintain a mental and physical balance. We love the company’s eco-credentials too, in 2021, Unrooted become carbon neutral, with the aim of ultimately achieving Net Zero status.
9. Vitamin Well Drink
Vitamin Well is a functional drink, fortified with vitamins and minerals, developed as a smart and healthy alternative to sodas, juices and sugary drinks. Already a market leader in Sweden for 15 years, Vitamin Well just launched into the UK this Spring with four great-tasting flavours, all non-carbonated, low-calorie, and enriched with versatile combinations of vitamins and minerals. They’re also packaged in bottles made of 100% recycled plastic! My favourite is the Vitamin Well ‘Elevate’, a refreshing pineapple and strawberry combination- perfect for Summer.
10. Non-Alcoholic Gin: Sea Arch Drinks
A classic Gin and Tonic is hard to beat, especially when the sun starts shining. Nonetheless, Sea Arch Drinks have worked their magic and distilled a fresh, botanical, non-alcoholic gin that is as good as the real thing. You can buy their Coastal Juniper by the bottle or it comes mixed with tonic and packaged in ready-to-drink cans. Inspired by the coast in Devon, these drinks really are as refreshing as a walk along the beach.
We love: The Rose Sea and T
11. Hard Seltzer: Lot 42
Lot 42 are looking to distinguish themselves by their distinctive flavours created only with ingredients indigenous to the heritage of its founders. Blueberry and Lemongrass, and Huckleberry and Ginger – these sharp, clean drinks are here to help us all hit refresh as we head into the summer.
We love: The Huckleberry and Ginger Hard Seltzer
12. Remedy Kombucha
13. Sparkling Water: Feel Good DrinksLeading from a sustainable ethos and inspired by the feel-good moments in life, these fresh, fruity and healthy drinks are good for you and the planet. Feel Good Drinks are the UK’s first climate-positive soft drink. They are committed to lowering their carbon footprint, while also donating a portion of their sales to charities with a focus on improving personal wellbeing and looking after our planet. Each can contains 15% fruit juice content for a burst of natural fruity flavour that is hydrating and fresh.
We love: The Peach and Passionfruit Sparkling Water
14. Water Kefir: Agua de Madre
Within the realm of fermented drinks, it is time for Kombucha to move over and make some room for this unbelievably yummy water kefir. With a name that nods to it’s key ingredient, a 2000-year-old mother culture, Agua de Madre contains 55 billion live cultures per 100ml. For a fermented drink it is wonderfully sweet and packed full of flavour. It also has a slight fizz and an alcoholic edge of up to 1.2% ABV. Perfectly invigorating for morning, noon or night – this is the fermented drink to get your hands on.
We love: The Passionfruit and Raspberry Water Kefir
15. GRIND ready to drink iced coffees
Available at grind.co.uk
I’m one of those people who think iced coffee is pretty acceptable all year round, so I need no convincing to try a new canned option. I’m slightly biased because I use GRIND capsules daily at home so when I heard about this launch I knew I would love it. They’ve launched an oat latte coffee, caramel latte, flat white coffee, iced black and iced mocha – all of which taste just like a barista has made them, especially for you.
