Summer 2026 is officially launched and this year, it started off very, very strong! Between terrace lunches, impromptu picnics, barbecues with friends and sunny afternoons by the pool, one mission stands out: stay cool and above all, stay hydrated. Good news! Innovations abound this season. Syrups, lemonades, fruity juices, craft beers, rosés, liqueurs or even non-alcoholic drinks, there is something for every craving and every moment of the day (even to replace coffee in the morning). Whether you’re looking for an ultra-refreshing drink to beat the heat or something to accompany your summer aperitifs, here is our little list (non-exhaustive) of gems to discover this year. All that remains is to choose your favorite… So with or without alcohol (but always in moderation), cheers!
Non-alcoholic drinks
To power up with energy without sugar, go for CELSIUS! The premium brand of functional energy drinks is ideal for those who are always on the move throughout the year, and especially in summer with its fruity flavors. Sugar-free, no preservatives and formulated with a blend of essential vitamins, CELSIUS drinks are enjoyed very cold at any time of the day. On the flavor side, you’ll have the choice among the following six:
– Sparkling Kiwi Guava (kiwi and guava blend)
– Sparkling Strawberry Watermelon (strawberry and watermelon blend)
– CELSIUS PEACH VIBE (white peach)
– Sparkling Raspberry Peach (raspberry and peach blend)
– Sparkling Mango Lemonade (mango and lemon blend)
– Sparkling Strawberry Passionfruit (strawberry and passion fruit blend).
The leader in juices and smoothies, innocent, innovates with a new range of indulgent smoothies that combine indulgence and balance thanks to recipes rich in fibers and vitamin C, with no added sugar, and with a maximum of flavors. With the indulgent smoothies innocent, you will never again have to choose between a decadent snack or a healthy option during the day! Their ultra-creamy texture (thanks to coconut milk) and their very tasty flavor will make you melt with pleasure. So which of the Strawberry Velvet, the Creamy Lemon or the Velvety Blueberry will be your summer favorite? We, we can’t choose, we love all three!
The indulgent smoothies innocent can be found in supermarkets at the price of €3.69 for the 750 ml bottle.
There is something new in the syrup aisle! Joker, fruit expert since 1936, has developed three new ranges of syrups and ultra-concentrated drinks, perfect for meeting all your needs. Between pleasure, hydration and energy, Joker makes a strong splash this summer to refresh you. We start with Vitamin C-irup, ultra-concentrated drinks with an intense flavor and sugar-free, sold in a nomad 65 ml format. And despite its small size, you can make up to 32 glasses or 8 liters of beverage! Count 2 squeezes into a glass of water to enjoy these new products, offered in two recipes: Vitamin C-irup Boost Strawberry, Raspberry and Blackcurrant, and Vitamin C-irup Focus Lemon, Lime and Orange (average price: €4.99 for the 65 ml format).
We continue the syrup adventure with Hydra+. Joker turns hydration into a tasty and functional experience thanks to this sugar-free, calorie-free range enriched with electrolytes and with vitamins B16 and B12. Very easy to dilute in water, the Hydra+ syrups come in Strawberry & Lemon for the indulgence or in Apple & Lime for more pep. Available in supermarkets at an average price of €3.49 for the 50 cl format.
Finalmente, the brand has fun revisiting iconic flavors with more intensity and aromas by creating Joker Syrup! Signature Grenadine or 6 Fruits Creation, these syrups allow you to make up to 32 drinks diluted in formats suited for sharing and conviviality. Expect €2.39 for the Grenadine bottle and €3.19 for the 50 cl 6 Fruits bottle.
This summer, stock up on freshness with Joséphine! The sparkling water with botanical extracts unveils itself in two new unique recipes, always 100% natural and with 0 calories. Whether you choose Raspberry & Rosemary or Apple & Peppermint, Joséphine combines plants with proven benefits with flavorful fruits and Alpine spring water to respect the body’s natural balance without compromising on taste. We will definitely adopt Joséphine this summer to hydrate better with its healthy drinks! And you, are you fizzing with us?
No pressure this summer, just bubbles with LEAMO! The brand was born with the desire to create a simple and responsible soda that puts taste at the heart of the tasting so you don’t have to think about it. No added vitamins, no protein, no additives, no sweeteners and very little sugar, LEAMO welcomes a new Peach recipe this year to deliver fruity flavors and indulgence! You will still find the Ginger Beer (non-alcoholic) and the Lemonade with Lemon alongside the new Peach flavor (recommended average price: €1.70 for the 33 cl can).
Pendant la période estivale (mais pas que), adoptez la nouvelle gamme de sirops Les Créatives Citror ! Maître incontesté du citron depuis 1954, Citror brise les codes de la citronnade classique avec quatre nouvelles références qui vont sans aucun doute envahir vos placards. Parfaites pour créer des boissons pleines de fraîcheur et de plaisir, on les adore déjà toutes :
– La Démenthe, au citron et à la menthe
– La Framboyante, au citron et à la framboise
– L’Irrezestible, au citron et aux agrumes (mandarine et pamplemousse)
– La Passionnée, au citron et fruit de la passion (notre chouchou de l’été).
The Les Créatives Citror range focuses on sugar-free recipes, colorant-free (or natural-origin colorants) and with only natural flavors. For every mood, its recipe! Available in supermarkets at the average recommended price of €2.89 for the 70 cl bottle.
Sublimate your summer memories with the new Mango Dragon Fruit syrup from Maison Guiot! Founded in 1871 in the north of France, Maison Guiot continues to delight our palates with its still as original and creative flavors, without compromising on taste while respecting its historic know-how. So, whether it’s to create a smoothie, a cocktail, a mocktail or simply syrup with water, we bet that the new Mango Dragon Fruit syrup will make your summer vibrant!
To be found in supermarkets in 70 cl format, average price: €3.70.
Even though it’s super easy to make your own lemonade, there are times you feel lazy. So Moulin de Valdonne has the solution for you! With its new range of concentrated lemonades to dilute, you’ll only need to pour a little still or sparkling water for a moment of refreshment with no fuss. Plus, you can vary the pleasures with four recipes that will quickly become essentials in your home: Sicilian Lemon & Raspberry, Sicilian Lemon & Peach, Sicilian Lemon & Passion Fruit, Sicilian Lemon & Orgeat Flavor. Perfect for travelling in a single sip under the southern sun, Moulin de Valdonne lemonades will be your go-to all summer (and beyond).
Available in supermarkets at an average price of €3.29 for the 70 cl bottle.
Take a worldwide tour with the new recipes from the Pago Évasion range! After Marrakech and Kyoto last year, Pago invites you to discover two other iconic cities: Rio and Miami. The first highlights Brazil’s solar energy with notes of pineapple and coconut while the latter plays on the intensity of the “magic city” through a trio of pineapple, peach and cranberry. To be savored well-chilled, the new recipes from the Pago Escape range are already available in supermarkets at an average price of €2.49 per 75 cl bottle. So, what will be your next stop?
Nestlé dévoile RICORÉ Chicorée Nature, une nouvelle référence 100% française, sans caféine et source de fibres! Cette innovation est parfaite pour (re)découvrir le goût presque caramélisé de la chicorée pure, qui est naturellement sans café donc adaptée à tout le monde. C’est une boisson qui se consomme à tout moment de la journée et offre une véritable alternative aux boissons chaudes traditionnelles. RICORÉ Chicorée Nature est élaborée avec de la chicorée cultivée uniquement en France, et elle rejoint la famille déjà composée de quatre références (RICORÉ L’Original, RICORÉ au lait, RICORÉ Noir Intense et RICORÉ Céréales & Chicorée).
On ne sait pas vous, mais on adore également la nouvelle identité visuelle du packaging, plus moderne, plus coloré et plus facilement repérable en rayon ! Prix moyen : 2,99 € le format 85 g.
Allier fraîcheur, plaisir et vitalité ? Oui, c’est possible avec la nouvelle gamme de boissons fonctionnelles dévoilée par Volvic ! Volvic Vitamin +, c’est une boisson fonctionnelle donc sans sucres, enrichie en vitamines et magnésium et surtout, déclinée en trois recettes pour toujours plus de gourmandise (Peach, Raspberry et Lemon). Et bien sûr, avec l’incontournable eau minérale naturelle et volcanique de Volvic ! La gamme Volvic Vitamin + vous accompagne tout au long de la journée, c’est LA boisson que vous allez définitivement adopter pour faire le plein de fraîcheur et d’énergie.
Beers
Known for its Provence wines, Château du Rouët expands its know‑how with Estérel, its first range of craft beers. True to the estate’s identity, this collection draws its inspiration from the Esterel volcanic terroir. The White Beer Estérel emphasizes freshness and finesse with floral aromas, notes of apple, pear and Vermentino grape. The Estérel IPA Beer is more expressive and reveals a nose of citrus and tropical fruits.
With this first range (sold at €3.80 and €3.90 per 33 cl bottle respectively), Château du Rouët offers a new tasting experience of its terroir.
Heineken presents its latest innovation: Heineken Wheat Blonde, a creation conceived as a union between two brewing worlds. This beer keeps the codes of Heineken blonde beer with carefully selected barley malt and A yeast, a yeast exclusive to Heineken. But above all, it stands out for its aromatic richness, more associated with a specialty beer. A new register with an unprecedented flavor profile to accompany you this summer (and beyond). Fresh, floral and intense, Heineken Wheat Blonde is nothing like a classic blonde, and that’s a good thing!
Available in supermarkets in can format (€1.50) or in packs of 6 x 25 cl (€5.33) and in packs of 12 x 25 cl (€9.50).
Liqueurs
Low in alcohol and calories but rich in taste, the Spritz Citrone & Basil developed by Les Jamelles will become your summer essential! A ready-to-serve spritz, served very cold with a few ice cubes, lemon slices and basil leaves: it’s wonderful, isn’t it? Made from French wine, the Spritz Citrone & Basil from the Jamelles is a lighter alternative to the traditional cocktail, lighter and far more aromatic. The recipe relies on simple ingredients and is guaranteed to be free of colorants, preservatives and low in alcohol (5.5%). Available at €8.90 to enjoy a sunny summer!
The Nantes-based house, Ti CED, specialist of mixed drinks in France, celebrates its 15 years of artisanal know-how and launches two new creations absolutely amazing! We discover Épices Douces in the permanent collection Les Classiques, a rounded recipe made from French Caribbean rums then slowly infused with citrus and a four-spice blend (tonka bean, cocoa, vanilla and cinnamon). Trying it is adopting it, of course with moderation (average price: €20 for the 35 cl bottle, €30 for the 70 cl format).
Also discover the limited edition Ananas, Fruit du Dragon et Poivre de Phu Quoc, in the Les Escales range, to travel this summer. Ti CED signs an unprecedented collaboration for its 15th anniversary with SAMPAN, the reference for pure cane juice rum in Southeast Asia produced by the Indochine distillery. This exclusive recipe combines three iconic ingredients of the country (pineapple in the bottle, dragon fruit and Phu Quoc pepper) for a combination as singular as it is explosive in terms of flavors. Promise, it’s escape in a bottle (limited edition, bottle price in shop: €35).
And what about changing the Spritz this summer? Not sure if you have already tried the other versions of the most famous summer cocktail, but it’s incredibly easy to vary the pleasures by using different liqueurs in the recipe. And to help you, VEDRENNE has what you need! The Liqueur Elderflower and the Liqueur Bergamot are ideal for creating fresh, sparkling and very tasty drinks. For the proportions, stick to the same as a classic Spritz with 2 parts of Vedrenne liqueur (6 cl), 3 parts of sparkling wine (9 cl) and one part of sparkling water (3 cl). And you, do you prefer delicate floral notes with the Elderflower or citrusy scents with the Bergamot?
The Vedrenne liqueurs are available in supermarkets at an average price of €9.90 for a 70 cl bottle.
The spritz is seen in all colors and flavors! Villa Cardea lets you live la dolce vita with its three Italian-inspired recipes that suit all moods. The sea breeze freshness with the Spritz Elder, the sunset warmth with the Spritz Aperitivo or the lemony energy of the Mediterranean gardens with the Spritz Limoncello, Villa Cardea will be your ideal companion this summer. The aperitivo has never been so colorful and fresh this year!
The Spritz Villa Cardea liqueurs are available in supermarkets from €8.95 per bottle.
Wines: 5 cuvées to explore terroirs differently
Founded in 1797, Maison Louis Latour is one of Burgundy’s great references. Remained a family business for over 225 years, it cultivates an approach faithful to the terroirs while expanding its know-how beyond its lands of origin, notably in Beaujolais and the Var. To accompany you this summer, here is a selection of five cuvées under €25 that highlight accessible appellations.
– Bourgogne Aligoté 2025 : a fresh and mineral wine, marked by notes of citrus and almond (€14.90)
– Saint-Véran “Les Deux Moulins” 2022 : a balanced and elegant Chardonnay with floral aromas (€23)
– Brouilly 2024 : a Beaujolais cru, it expresses all the gourmandise of Gamay with notes of red fruits and a generous palate (€14.70)
– Pinot Noir “Les Pierres Dorées” 2022 : an original interpretation of the variety on Beaujolais terroirs with a beautiful aromatic depth marked by black cherry, nutmeg or licorice (€16.20)
– Valmoissine Pinot Noir 2024 : a wine grown at 500 m altitude in the Var that blends freshness and finesse, revealing notes of dark fruits and undergrowth (€12.50).
Rosé cuvées between Provence, Languedoc and Pays d’Oc
Across the following five cuvées, three houses highlight rosés with clearly defined identities. Château du Rouët, a family estate established for more than 180 years in the Esterel massif in Provence, emphasizes the region’s unique volcanic terroir. Gérard Bertrand continues his work around Southern wines with a new sparkling cuvée, while Les Jamelles, under the leadership of oenologist Catherine Delaunay, defend a modern and precise vision of Pays d’Oc wines.
– Belle poule 2025 : a structured rosé with a broad palate and long aromatic persistence (€14.10)
– Hermès Fréjus 2024 : a true ageing rosé that expresses all the minerality and elegance of the Fréjus volcanic terroir (€22.70)
– Villa Estérelle 2025 : a rosé that captivates with its gourmand profile marked by fresh red fruits and a nice liveliness (€9.80)
РEsprit de Cote des Roses : a strawberry and balanced sparkling ros̩, designed for convivial moments
– Reflets Secrets Rosé 2025 : a blend of several Pays d’Oc grape varieties offering a delicate, floral and mineral rosé, at once elegant, accessible and perfectly balanced (€10.10).
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