With sunny days and warmer temperatures upon us, finding the perfect summer beverage is essential for staying cool and refreshed. Whether you’re lounging at a beach or park, hosting a backyard barbecue, or simply seeking a delicious way to beat the heat, the right drink can elevate your summer experience. From locally sourced wine and beer to innovative canned cocktails, our curated list of summer beverage recommendations offers something for every palate, ensuring you stay happy and hydrated all season long.

Redhook’s Big Juicy Ballard Imperial IPA

Redhook Brewery was the first craft brewery to open in Seattle back in 1981. Since then, Redhook has come a long way with an impressive selection of craft beer, a beautiful brew lab and tasting room in Capitol Hill, and a partnership with Kobo Pizza by renowned Seattle Chef Shota Nakajima. Redhook’s most recent release is the refreshing and tropical Big Juicy Ballard Imperial IPA. Coming in at an ABV of 9.5%, Big Juicy Ballard is a high-octane juice bomb with orange flavors and a remarkably crisp body and dry finish. Boasting tropical hops and a lingering sweet finish, this is an IPA you will definitely want to be sipping on this summer.

Dossier Wines

Dossier was founded in 2021 by former NFL wide receiver Sidney Rice and real estate broker Tim Lenihan with the intent to create world-class wines. Dossier offers a modern approach to luxury wine and is inspired by Washington’s great potential, incredible local talent, and distinctive terroir. Dossier aims to create an elevated and engaging experience for sophisticated wine enthusiasts. Dossier is based in Walla Walla, with a gorgeous new tasting room that just opened in Woodinville! You can also order their delicious wines online. The flagship viognier, sauvignon blanc, and rosé are all perfect for summer.

Chateau Ste. Michelle LIGHT and Indian Wells Rosé

Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington state’s founding winery in Woodinville, and they are always producing fun and delicious wines year round. This summer, we are loving Chateau Ste. Michelle LIGHT, which only has 80 calories per glass, zero sugar, and a lower ABV. This is the perfect summer wine for those seeking a lighter wine experience without compromising quality and taste. It would be great while floating the river or lounging by the pool. Another one of our favorites to sip on this summer is Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Indian Wells Rosé. This refreshing summer wine delivers aromas of juicy watermelon and fresh strawberry, with flavors of ripe peach and Rainier cherry. Nothing says summer like rosé!

14 Hands Unicorn Bubbles

For any fun and celebratory occasion, we reach for a bottle of 14 Hands Unicorn Bubbles. Flavors of pear, melon and lemon zest are balanced by crisp acidity, ending with a vibrant finish. This fresh and lively wine is a fantastic choice for any celebration, and we especially recommend opening a bottle of it at one of Chateau Ste. Michelle’s summer concerts! You can purchase Unicorn Bubbles here.

Wildness by Alaskan Brewing Company

Alaskan Brewing Company released a new lifestyle-focused beer, WILDNESS, to its year-round product lineup. Crafted in Juneau, Alaska,  WILDNESS is made using a distinct cold fermentation process that takes advantage of the frigid Alaska temperatures. This process yields a beer that is crisp, light, and refreshing. WILDNESS is perfect for any adventure, especially on those long summer days! For more information on how to purchase WILDNESS, visit their website.

Princess & Bear Wines

Princess & Bear is the only winery in Seattle that exclusively offers small batch, affordable, and uniquely delicious wines from Languedoc-Roussillon, a beautiful wine region in France. All of the wines at Princess & Bear are hand selected from artisan winemakers. Princess & Bear was founded by Carol Bailey (The Princess), a family law attorney, and Steve Medwell (The Bear), a surgeon. Carol and Steve discovered the Languedoc-Roussillon region during their travels and were captivated by the people, the culture, the land, and of course, the wine! They founded Princess & Bear in order to share their love of the region with their fellow Pacific Northwesterners, and the wines that they offer are truly special. Princess & Bear’s tasting room is located in the Seattle’s South Park neighborhood, and you can also purchase their wines online.

Blake’s Hard Cider

Blake’s Hard Cider, the best-selling craft cider brand from America’s favorite apple-growing region in Michigan, is bringing its innovative, fruit-forward lineup of delicious hard ciders to Washington and the PNW this summer. Blake’s creative fruited ciders from the Midwest complement the growing Washington cider scene. All summer long, you can find three delicious ciders in the PNW: Triple Jam, Blake’s longtime flagship cider that is bursting with real strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries; American Apple, a semi-sweet imperial cider; and Cherry Limeade, a fruity seasonal cider that is made for summer sipping! You can purchase Blake’s Hard Cider here.

Shaker & Spoon’s Zero Proof Party

While the start of summer is typically celebrated with alcohol, more and more people are choosing to go sober-curious. In honor of this movement, Shaker & Spoon has released Zero Proof Party, a mocktail subscription club that delivers unique and thoughtful mocktail kits to your doorstep each month. Zero Proof Party mocktails are crafted in partnership with world-class bartenders, resulting in recipes that are full-bodied, delicious, and of course, non-alcoholic! Discover all that Shaker & Spoon has to offer here.

Fruit Wine Co.

Fruit Wine Co. is a local wine shop in Bellevue where you can find specially curated, delicious wines from all over the world. Owned and operated by former Canlis master sommelier Jackson Rohrbaugh and his wife Gretchen, Fruit Wine Co. places a big emphasis on personal service, fair pricing, and community. They specialize in natural wine, organic wine, biodynamic wine and low-intervention wine. Fruit Wine Co. is hosting lots of fun events and tastings at their Bellevue space this summer; check out their calendar to see what’s coming up!

Matthews Winery

Matthews is a family-owned winery that produces award-winning wines from the Columbia Valley. For the last twenty years, Matthews has changed everything they’ve been doing in the vineyard and the winery, and the new 2021 vintage releases are the result. These wines are incredible and mark the beginning of a whole new story for Matthews. While we always love their reds, the Jaine Rosé and Matthews Sauvignon Blanc are both perfect for the summer weather. The Matthews tasting room is located in Woodinville, and you can also shop their wines online.