Hydration Nation: 3 Second Life Summer Sips Reviewed

We all know that in July, it’s time to break out the bikinis, the pools, icecreams and most importantly: the drinks. Whether you’re pretending to be poolside in a tropical resort or just standing next to a mesh puddle on your platform, hydration is key (or at least something to hold while taking photos).

I tested three very different refreshers and felt like I was responsibly hydrating.

The Glamorous Mystery Cocktail™

This is the drink of someone who clearly just said “surprise me” to the AI bartender. It’s a greenish-blue colour that probably glows in the dark and might contain antifreeze, but who cares because it has a tiny umbrella! That makes it classy.

Does it have a drinking animation? No. Does it even look like I know what’s in it? Also no. But am I standing elegantly waist deep in the sea, swaying gently in the breeze while holding it like I just stepped out of a luxury beach villa? Heck yeah!

Vibe: Rich babe on holiday who hasn’t read an ingredient list since 1997.
Practicality: 2/10 (but I look amazing, so whatever).
Would I fake-sip again? Yes, while avoiding eye contact with the sea turtles.

Corporate Hydration Champion – The Water Bottle

Sometimes you want to look like you’ve got your life together, and nothing says “I’m a functional adult” quite like drinking water at work. This bottle comes with a neat little animation: the lid twists off when you sip. I’m not saying it made me feel powerful, but I did briefly consider opening Excel for real.

The unscrewing lid is oddly satisfying. It says, “I’m not dehydrated, you are.” And yes, I’m wearing business attire of sorts. On purpose.

Vibe: Office girlboss who totally has a colour-coded Google calendar.
Practicality: 9/10 (hydration AND animation? Love it!)
Would I fake-sip again? Every Monday. Probably twice.

Backyard Bash Disaster – Cooler & Cup Combo

Oh, I’m thirsty now. Good thing I’ve got a plastic cup in one hand and a massive cooler in the other. The cup has an actual drinking animation, which is amazing, because I’m too lazy to pretend to move. This drink is not about style but more about surviving. The cup could contain lemonade, or maybe something you make in a bathtub.

I will do my hair sometime later. Or not. There may be a suspicious barbecue stain on my leggings. But listen: I didn’t come here to impress. I came here to recline like a queen next to my inflatable pool and gossip in group chat.

Vibe: “This is fine” meets “used the leaf blower indoors and called it air conditioning.”
Practicality: 10/10 if you don’t care what anyone thinks.
Would I fake-sip again? With pride. And possibly a hangover.

Second Life offers a whole menu of summer sippables, from classy cocktails to chaotic cooler situations. Whether you’re trying to look like a jetsetter or someone who definitely just yelled at the neighbour’s dog, there’s a drink (and a look) to match!

Just remember: it doesn’t matter what’s in the drink, as long as you’re holding it fabulously.