There’s no better way to unwind and enjoy the hot weather than with a chilled drink in hand. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a barbecue, or simply soaking up the sun, these six boozy beverages, each crafted with a more healthy approach than their more traditional counterparts, are the perfect companions for summer serenity.
Lifevine Sauvignon Blanc
With zero sugar and made from organic grapes, Lifevine’s Sauvignon Blanc ($21.99) is ideal for those seeking a more mindful approach to wine. It exhibits sweet jasmine floral aromas with hints of mandarin, key lime, green melon, and dry herbal notes. Enjoy the drink paired with salads, shellfish, or perhaps a simple glass on the porch.
Avaline Sparkling Rosé
Avaline, an organic wine line from Cameron Diaz, has launched Sparkling Rosé ($35), a limited-edition vino that is perfect for summer and features notes of raspberry and citrus with a toasty brioche finish. The wine is made with organic grapes, no unwanted additives, and transparently produced.
Betty Booze Sparkling Tequila with Oak Smoked Lemonade
What says summer more than lemonade? Tequila and lemonade. Actress Blake Lively’s cocktail brand, Betty Booze, launched this iconic drink with no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners. Sparkling Tequila ($3.99) is infused with warm oak, a squeeze of orange, and a dash of butter – the secret ingredient that gives the drink special smoothness. The tequila is crated with sparkling water, premium tequila, and real juice.
Invivo X SJP Sauvignon Blanc
Crafted in the famed wine-growing region of Marlborough New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc ($21.99) is a crisp collaboration between Sarah Jessica Parker and Invivo. Characterized by its softness and subtle oak influence, the nose is expansive, complex, and elegant. Guava, orange blossom, and lime zest combine to give a lifted yet aromatic experience.
Grown Folks Hard Seltzer Variety Pack
Introducing the first female-owned and black-owned brand for soul-inspired seltzer and premium craft beverages. The hard seltzer variety pack ($14.99) comes in Peach Cobbler, Ambrosia, and Key Lime flavors. Each seltzer is crafted with real fruit juice and homemade sugar, brewed and canned to perfection. It is sure to bring you back to those warm summer days relaxing outside by the pool.
Good Clean White
Wine shouldn’t just be delicious; it can also be clean. Good Clean Wine is a minimal intervention wine made without any added sugars, sulfites, dye, proteins, acids, or flavor additives. The wine is made with as little processing as possible using organic and biodynamic farming practices and sustainable alternatives to damaging pesticides. The Good Clean White ($29) offers a crisp taste with a touch of creaminess and is crafted with yellow apple, citrus, and white flowers.
King St. Vodka
Kate Hudson’s vodka line, King St. Vodka ($29.99), is crafted in Santa Barbara with proprietary process using GMO-free corn and alkaline water that yields a gluten-free, ultra-premium spirit with a hint of sweet vanilla flavor. Distilled seven times and then filtered, King St. delivers a clean, smooth taste with each sip.
