For no particular rhyme or reason, there are certain silly little lifestyle traits that just scream summer to me. Some are obvious: backyard barbecues, beach days, al fresco dining. But there’s something about the little moments of summer that I cherish.

For example, nothing beats the feeling of a hot shower after a long, summer day. Or that first bite of perfectly ripe summer fruit. And maybe even better: that first sip of an icy, refreshing beverage.

Whether it’s a sparkling soda or a fun cocktail, summer is for sipping. If I don’t have a beverage in hand, there’s something wrong.

When running errands, I’m obviously (and somewhat obnoxiously) shaking a sugary Starbucks iced treat. On my midday hot girl walks, I’m sipping an iced matcha to keep me focused. At dinner, it’s whatever the cocktail of the summer is. At lunch, it’s a crisp Mexican coke. At breakfast, I look forward to nothing more than my cold brew.

Maybe it’s middle school trauma — did you even grow up in New York if people didn’t roast you for having “no bev” with your lunch — and the unhealthy number of Arizona Iced Teas I ingested with every meal as a kid, but I’m a certified beverage girl.

It sounds small, and maybe even a little silly, but to me, having a little drink as a treat is one of the best ways to romanticize my life and add some fun to my day.

Now that summer is here, I’m stocking up on all my favorite beverages. Needless to say: #OrganizationTok will be seeing me when it comes time to arrange all these different drinks in my fridge.

Looking for your drink of the summer? There’s one for every time of day, every type of person, and every summer occasion. Here are some of my favorites:

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