5 Drinks That Deserve a Spot in Your Bar

Summer may be close to ending, but we still have plenty of time for some fantastic drinks.

Super Lyte is a definite hit this summer. Super Lyte comes from Stateside Brands — the same team behind Surfside. Super Lyte goes a different direction entirely: it’s built to taste like a spiked sports drink. Think Gatorade, but with a kick. I didn't want to like it, but it's great.

The Vibe:
Beach days, backyard hangs, tailgates, poolside coolers, and those last hot weekends of summer.

Try It With:
Burgers, wings, pizza, grilled chicken, or pretty much anything you’d normally eat while hanging outside with friends.

Oh my goodness, what a cool bottle for the summer. It's a red blend with not a ton of bite. It's just smooth, delicious, and versatile. You can pair this wine with a burger, a slice, some chicken, a cheese platter, or just enjoy it on its own.

The Vibe:
Casual dinner outside, pizza night, backyard BBQ.

Why We Like It:
It’s an easy-drinking red that doesn’t require a special occasion or a complicated food pairing.

It begins with in-your-face agave, a hint of oak, and freshly squeezed citrus on the nose. You can smell the salt around the rim of a margarita glass with chips and salsa by your side. Chlorine and sunscreen also run through my mind, as this tequila exudes the scents of summer. For the price, this tequila is hard to beat.

The Vibe:
Margaritas by the pool, tacos on the patio, chips and guac.

Try It:
Sip it over ice, pour it into your favorite margarita recipe, or pair it with tacos, nachos, grilled shrimp, or anything with a little heat.

Each bottle captures the vibrant orange Italian aperitif and its unique recipe of citrus oil infused with precious herbs and roots, sparkling wine, and soda. Normally I wouldn't buy something that I can so easily prepare, but these have come in handy when outdoors this summer. I also like sneaking these into the movies :)

The Vibe:
Poolside, girls' night, backyard dinner, beach weekends, picnics.

Perfect For:
Throwing into the cooler when you want an Aperol Spritz without bringing bottles.

Enticing flavors of baked blackberry tart, dark chocolate, clove, and cracked black pepper, along with a juicy and energetic finish. Great with a Cranbury Inn burger or a tender piece of filet. I warn you — this bottle is addictive.

The Vibe:
Steak night, date night, dinner at The Cranbury Inn, or that first slightly cooler evening.

Try It With:
Filet, burgers, steak, roasted meats, aged cheeses.

These are a few bottles worth enjoying before we officially say goodbye to the season. Shop them below and enjoy 50 rewards points towards future purchases in-store and online! Summer isn't over just yet, enjoy them now!