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Stateside’s Summer Essentials: Top 10 Drinks for Hot Weather

June 13, 2025Miriam O'Boye

When the heat hits, nothing beats a refreshing, ice-cold drink. Whether you’re lounging in the garden, heading to a festival, or just trying to survive a heatwave — Stateside’s got you covered. We’ve rounded up 10 must-have drinks to keep you cool, hydrated, and totally summer-ready. From fruity flavours to fizzy favourites, here’s what should be in your fridge this season. ⬇️

🥤 1. Fanta Strawberry (355ml)

A bold twist on a classic — this American Fanta is bursting with juicy strawberry flavour. Sweet, fizzy, and endlessly refreshing, it’s basically sunshine in a can.
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🍒 2. Dr Pepper Cherry (355ml)

Iconic Dr Pepper with an extra cherry kick? Yes please. Sweet, slightly spicy, and seriously thirst-quenching — this one’s a fan favourite for a reason.
Get your cherry fix ➜

🍇 3. Gatorade Fierce Grape (828ml)

When you’re out in the heat, hydration is key. Gatorade delivers electrolytes AND flavour, and this bold grape version is a total win.
Stay hydrated ➜

🧃 4. Gatorade Variety Pack (591ml)

Can’t decide on a flavour? No problem. This variety pack gives you a mix of fruity Gatorade flavours to keep things interesting all summer long.
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🍊 5. Mogu Mogu Orange with Nata de Coco (320ml)

Juicy, chewy, and totally addictive — this tropical drink is a summer staple. With real coconut jelly pieces, it’s half drink, half snack.
Try something new ➜

🍇 6. Fanta Grape (Japan, 300ml)

This Japanese Fanta is fizzier, fruitier, and full of that nostalgic grape flavour. A summer must for soda lovers.
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🧪 7. Potions Cauldron Basilisk Blood (330ml)

Magic meets refreshment. This mixed fruits soda is sweet, mystical, and perfect for garden parties or themed nights.
Cast a (delicious) spell ➜

🍈 8. Genki Ramune Melon (200ml)

Pop the top and sip something special. This Japanese melon soda has a unique marble cap and a sweet melon fizz that screams summer.
Get fizzy ➜

🍒 9. Kool-Aid Berry Cherry Powder (4.5g sachet)

Mix it your way — Kool-Aid is the ultimate nostalgic drink. Just add water (and maybe a little ice) for an American-style cooler that hits every time.
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⚔️ 10. Monster Juice Viking Berry (473ml)

Conquer the heat with a can of Viking Berry. Packed with berry flavour and classic Monster energy, this juice blend is ideal for summer adventures, late nights, or powering through festival season.
Unleash the beast ➜

☀️ Ready to chill?
Check out our full range of American sodas and summer drinks right here at Stateside. Whether you’re sipping by the pool or just trying to survive your commute, we’ve got something cool for everyone.

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