Best Drinks to Stay Hydrated in the Summer Heat

They don’t call it Hotlanta for nothing! When Georgia heat throws a party and humidity joins in, it becomes a whole different kind of sweaty. One minute you’re running errands, and then the next you’re questioning your life choices in a parking lot with your shirt stuck to your back.

The truth is, summer dehydration doesn’t always feel like a big deal until it is. That low energy, brain fog, that dreaded “ugh” feeling? Half the time, your body’s just asking for a little hydration help!

Water? Always a winner. But sometimes you want something that tastes as good as it makes you feel. Something fun, refreshing, and just as ready for poolside season as you are.

That’s where we come in.

We’ve been blending up cold, colorful, and vitamin-packed goodness in Atlanta for 30 years- because we know what Georgia summers feel like, and we know how to cool you down (deliciously). So whether you're poolside or stuck in traffic on 285, these sips are here to save your summer.

Cucumber Lemonade: Your Hydration Hero

Think of cucumbers as nature’s chill pill. With around 96% water, they’re basically built to beat the heat, and when Atlanta’s summer sun starts showing off, that’s exactly what you need.

Our Cucumber Lemonade is a tall glass of “ahhh”. We blend crisp cucumber with the zesty brightness of lemon and pure distilled water to give you that feel-good hydration that just hits different. 

And bonus: the cucumber + vitamin C combo? It’s like a spa day for your skin. Hydrated, glowing, and radiant, which is why we love to include Cucumber Lemonade in our selection of juices for clearer skin! Because let’s be real… that’s not sweat. That’s your glow. 

Super Celery: The Secret Electrolyte MVP

Celery might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you're thirsty, but hear us out: this stalk’s got superpowers. When you’re sweating buckets in that thick Atlanta heat, your body loses more than just water. You’re losing electrolytes, too, and celery’s got the goods to bring them back.

Packed with potassium, sodium, and magnesium (that’s right, the same minerals found in your favorite sports drinks), our Super Celery helps you refuel and rehydrate the natural way, without the sugar crash.

It’s crisp. It’s clean. It’s made with nothing but real ingredients that your body actually recognizes. Perfect after a workout, mid-heatwave, or anytime you need a hydrating cold-down!

Lavender Lemonade: Refreshing Herbal Option

Looking for hydration with a side of zen? Our Lavender Lemonade delivers both. The calming notes of lavender team up with the bright, citrusy kick of lemon to help you stay cool, clear-headed, and vitamin C boosted!

On steamy summer days when everything feels a little overwhelming, like when the humidity hits 90 percent during your Piedmont Park picnic, one sip of Lavender Lemonade can help restore your inner balance.

Fun fact: Compounds in lavender plants may help your cells retain moisture. So every sip is like a little love note to your body and mind. Now that’s hydration with benefits!

Yoga 1: Transition Beverages

Hydration isn’t just a post-workout thing. Your body needs steady sips from sun-up to sundown-and Yoga 1  is here to make that easy.

This juice keeps the wellness flowing, whether you’re powering through your inbox or heading to your evening stretch session. It’s light, clean, and packed with nutrients to help you transition seamlessly from one part of your day to the next.

Pro tip: Keep a bottle nearby. At your desk, in your bag, by your bed. Wherever you’ll see it and think, “I should take a sip.”

Passion Fruit Turmeric: Golden-Hour Energy

Our Passion Fruit Turmeric juice tastes like a tropical escape, and with real benefits to match!

It’s loaded with a citrusy zing and a burst of vitamin C, which helps your cells stay hydrated longer. Plus, the golden root turmeric brings anti-inflammatory support when the heat’s got you feeling sluggish.

Passion Fruit Turmeric isn’t just tasty. It’s doing real work behind the scenes to fuel your body. Feeling your best and beating the Atlanta heat? Sign us up!

Hotshot: Hot Girl Walk Essential 

Let’s face it, summer fun is something we all look forward to. But between sweating, traveling, and nonstop plans, your body could use a little backup. Enter: Hotshot.

This spicy-sweet bottle is loaded with thirst-quenching ingredients and immune-supporting superstars, making it a must-have for steamy days when you need more than just water. Ginger, cranberries, citrus, and other nutrient-packed ingredients help keep your blood flowing and your system strong, because even mild dehydration can leave your immune system sluggish.

It’s small but mighty. And it’s here to keep you refreshed, fortified, and ready for whatever Atlanta adventures this summer throws your way.

Eat Your Hydration

Did you know you can eat your way to better hydration? Around 20% of your daily fluid intake comes from food, and juicy fruits and veggies are the MVPs here. We’re talking watermelon, strawberries, cucumbers, and we can’t forget those sweet Georgia Peaches.

At Arden’s Garden, we squeeze every drop of hydration and nutrition from whole fruits and veggies to create our cold-pressed juices. So when you sip with us, you get more than a tasty drink. You’re getting all the hydrating, nourishing benefits of real, fresh produce. Each 16-ounce bottle packs roughly two pounds of produce. Now that’s a lot of goodness!

When to Go Beyond Water

Sometimes, your body needs more than H₂O, especially when the Atlanta heat gets turned all the way up. Concrete-heavy spots like downtown can turn into saunas real fast, and after summer festivities (hello Braves games, Juneteenth festivals, and strolls on the Beltline), your body needs a little more than hydration. It needs replenishment.

That’s where our juices come in clutch. They’re naturally full of electrolytes and everything your body craves to stay balanced, energized, and glowing.

Here’s what to grab and when:

• Super Celery for a hit of sodium + potassium after sweating it out.

• Cucumber Lemonade to cool you down and hydrate the Arden’s way.

• Hotshot to fire up your immune system.

Bonus tip: If you’re out and about in the heat (especially if you're working and playing sports outside), try sipping every 15-20 minutes. Replacing lost electrolytes helps your body absorb water more efficiently, and staying ahead of dehydration keeps your energy high!

Sip With Us, Atlanta

We get it. Atlanta summers are no joke. One minute it’s allergy season, the next it’s hot enough you could fry an egg on the sidewalk. But with the right juice in hand, you can take on the blazing Beltline, the steamy afternoons, and still soak up all the magic this city has to offer.

So here’s to you, Hotlanta. We’re here for the rooftop brunches, the neighborhood block parties, the pool hangs, and the porch swings. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, we’ve got a juice that’s got your back.

Come see us at your neighborhood Arden's Garden store or shop online to stock up on your summer hydration essentials. Because the heat is real, but so is the refreshment!